Chapter 10 of Comedies by Holberg is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Comedies by Holberg is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
JEPPE. I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money. MONTANUS. I will prove that he is blessed. Quicunque bene bibit, bene dormit.
Chapter 10 of Comedies by Holberg is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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under a curse
From this reading “I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.”
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “I will prove that he is blessed.”
take in liquids
From this reading “I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.”
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “I will prove that he is blessed.”
on the contrary
From this reading “I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
under a curse
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
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From this reading Quicunque bene bibit, bene dormit.
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From this reading Quicunque bene bibit, bene dormit.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I will prove that he is blessed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
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From this reading Quicunque bene bibit, bene dormit.
take in liquids
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
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From this reading JEPPE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
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From this reading MONTANUS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I will prove that he is blessed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quicunque bene bibit, bene dormit.
on the contrary
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think rather that he is accursed, for a man can drink himself out of both reason and money.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will prove that he is blessed.
Chapter 10 of Comedies by Holberg by Ludvig Holberg holds 431 sentences, grouped into 87 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.
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