Chapter 2 of Chastelard, a Tragedy is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Chastelard, a Tragedy is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MARY BEATON. I doubt you will not go hence with your life. CHASTELARD. Why, who should slay me? No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
Chapter 2 of Chastelard, a Tragedy is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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capable of wounding
From this reading “No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.”
brought into existence
From this reading “No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.”
for this reason
From this reading “I doubt you will not go hence with your life.”
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading “No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.”
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.”
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.”
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading “No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.”
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “Why, who should slay me?”
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From this reading MARY BEATON.
capable of wounding
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
brought into existence
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHASTELARD.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
for this reason
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY BEATON.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why, who should slay me?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
not any; not one
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
in a northern direction
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why, who should slay me?
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Why, who should slay me?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No man northwards born, In my poor mind; my sword's lip is no maid's To fear the iron biting of their own, Though they kiss hard for hate's sake.
which person or people
From this reading Why, who should slay me?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, who should slay me?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I doubt you will not go hence with your life.
Chapter 2 of Chastelard, a Tragedy by Algernon Charles Swinburne holds 207 sentences, grouped into 42 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 2 holds 207 sentences of Chastelard, a Tragedy, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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