Chapter 9 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 — The House of Fame is here in full — 30 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 9 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 — The House of Fame is here in full — 30 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
§ 2, l. 2. _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_. It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M. § 3, l.
Chapter 9 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 — The House of Fame is here in full — 30 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading “_Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.”
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “_Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “_Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.”
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.
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From this reading § 2, l.
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From this reading § 3, l.
a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading § 2, l.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Rowm_ is here an adjective, meaning _large_, _ample_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is the right reading; we find Rowm AB rowme C; rvm M.
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