Chapter 17 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 2 — Volume 2, Boethius and Troilus is here in full — 604 sentences across 121 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 17 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 2 — Volume 2, Boethius and Troilus is here in full — 604 sentences across 121 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
METRE 1. In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843. See further in the Introduction. 3. _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
Chapter 17 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 2 — Volume 2, Boethius and Troilus is here in full — 604 sentences across 121 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading “In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.”
the act of beginning something new
From this reading “See further in the Introduction.”
the battle in 1806 in which Napoleon decisively defeated the Prussians
From this reading “In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.”
a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
From this reading “_rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “METRE 1.”
repeat a passage from
From this reading “In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.”
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading “_rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.”
the words of something written
From this reading “In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
In this reading “In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.”
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From this reading METRE 1.
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From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
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From this reading 3.
make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading See further in the Introduction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
the act of beginning something new
From this reading See further in the Introduction.
the battle in 1806 in which Napoleon decisively defeated the Prussians
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
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From this reading _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
From this reading _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading METRE 1.
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From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
repeat a passage from
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
on the contrary
From this reading _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
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From this reading _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
let for money
From this reading _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See further in the Introduction.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading _rendinge_, Lat. 'lacerae'; rather rent, or tattered.
the words of something written
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
under normal conditions
From this reading In order to elucidate the English text, I frequently quote the original Latin, usually from the text of T. Obbarius, Jena, 1843.
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