Chapter 11 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 is here in full — 867 sentences across 174 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 11 of Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 is here in full — 867 sentences across 174 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
59. _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz). 59, 60. For _eek_, _seek_, read _eke_, _seke_. Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.
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third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading “_Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).”
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading “_Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).”
the uninflected form of the verb
From this reading “Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “_Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).”
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “_Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).”
try to get or reach
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “_Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).”
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From this reading 59.
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From this reading 59, 60.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
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From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
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From this reading For _eek_, _seek_, read _eke_, _seke_.
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From this reading For _eek_, _seek_, read _eke_, _seke_.
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For _eek_, _seek_, read _eke_, _seke_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.
the uninflected form of the verb
From this reading Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
a word or utterance of one syllable
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.
by chance
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For _eek_, _seek_, read _eke_, _seke_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
try to get or reach
From this reading For _eek_, _seek_, read _eke_, _seke_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here _sek-e_ is in the infinitive mood.
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From this reading For _eek_, _seek_, read _eke_, _seke_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Thise_ is a monosyllable; the final _e_ probably denotes that _s_ was 'voiced,' and perhaps the _i_ was long, pronounced (dhiiz).
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