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Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.
John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.
Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.
"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.
Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.
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Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.
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John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.
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Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.
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"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.
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Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Carillon noun US /ˈkerəlɑːn/

set of bells hung in a bell tower

From this reading “"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.”

Dunkirk noun US /ˈdʌnkərk/

a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat

From this reading “"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.”

laureate noun US /ˈlɔːriət/

someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

From this reading “latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.”

Laurens noun US /ˈlɔːrənz/

leader of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress (1724-1792)

From this reading “latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.”

leprosy noun US /ˈleprəsi/

chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae

From this reading “"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.”

leviathan noun US /ləˈvaɪəθən/

the largest or most massive thing of its kind

From this reading “Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.”

licentious adjective US /laɪˈsentʃəs/

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

From this reading “Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.”

ranking noun US /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement

From this reading “Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

popular song adjective + noun

In this reading “"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.”

mountain range noun + noun

a series of hills or mountains

In this reading “Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.”

three miles noun + noun counted as “three mile”

In this reading “John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.”

wonderful story adjective + noun

In this reading “"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.”

about three preposition + noun

In this reading “John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.”

lived in verb + particle counted as “live in”

live in the house where one works

In this reading “"Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.”

name of verb + particle

In this reading “latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.”

All words in this reading · 180

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

calmverbUS /kɑːm/

make calm or still

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

CarillonnounUS /ˈkerəlɑːn/

set of bells hung in a bell tower

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

chimesnounUS /tʃaɪmz/

plural of “chime” — a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/

get or gather together

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

Dunkerquenoun

a seaport in northern France on the North Sea; scene of the evacuation of British forces in 1940 during World War II

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

DunkirknounUS /ˈdʌnkərk/

a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

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 latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/

a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

giftnounUS /ɡɪft/

something acquired without compensation

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/

abounding in grass

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

henceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.

JobnounUS /dʒɑːb/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lanounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

la-tesh

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

lat'ist

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From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

latticedadjective

having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

laureatenounUS /ˈlɔːriət/

someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

laurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

LaurensnounUS /ˈlɔːrənz/

leader of the American Revolution and president of the Continental Congress (1724-1792)

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

lav'ing

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From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

lav'ish

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From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

laving

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From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/

very generous

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

layverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

lenounUS /lə/

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

le'ger

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From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

le're-it

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From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

le'rel

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From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

le-vi'a-than

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

leanounUS /liː/

a unit of length of thread or yarn

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

leaguenounUS /liːɡ/

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

leaguer

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From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

leavesnounUS /liːvz/

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

leb'a-non

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From this reading Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.

LebanonnounUS /ˈlebənən/

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.

ledgernounUS /ˈledʒər/

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

leenounUS /liː/

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

legnounUS /leɡ/

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

leg'a-si

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

legiblyadverb

in a legible manner

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lej'end

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lej'er

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lej'i-bli

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

len'tu-lus

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

Lentulus

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lep'er

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lep'ro-si

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From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lepernounUS /ˈlepər/

a person afflicted with leprosy

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

leprosynounUS /ˈleprəsi/

chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

Letiche

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

Leuctranoun

Thebes defeated Sparta in 371 BC; the battle ended Sparta's military supremacy in Greece

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

lev'e

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

lev'i

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

leveenounUS /ˈlevi/

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

leviathannounUS /ləˈvaɪəθən/

the largest or most massive thing of its kind

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

levyverbUS /ˈlevi/

impose and collect

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

li-sen'shus

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

lib'er-al

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

licentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lo'rens

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From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

loathsomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊðsəm/

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

lu-ten'ant

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

luk'tra

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From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/

with respect to moral principles

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/

(of games) engaged in

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

proofnounUS /pruːf/

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.

ranknounUS /ræŋk/

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

rankingnounUS /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

shrubnounUS /ʃrʌb/

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

skinnounUS /skɪn/

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

sweet-smellingadjective

having a natural fragrance

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

SyrianounUS /ˈsɪriə/

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading Lebanon (leb'a-non), a mountain range in Syria.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading John and Henry Laurens are famous statesmen of Revolutionary times. laving (lav'ing), bathing. lavish (lav'ish), extravagant. lay (la), song. lea (le), a grassy field. league (leg), a measure of distance equal to about three miles. leaguer (le'ger), a camp.

troopsnounUS /truːps/

soldiers collectively

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

tunenounUS /tuːn/

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/

not subject to restraint

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Letiche (la-tesh'), Leuctra (luk'tra), a Spartan pass. levee (lev'e), a morning reception held by a person of rank. leviathan (le-vi'a-than), a large water animal described in the Book of Job, hence anything huge. levy (lev'i), collect troops by authority. liberal (lib'er-al), wide, spacious. licentious (li-sen'shus), unrestrained, both morally and legally. lieutenant (lu-ten'ant), an officer ranking just below a captain in the army and a commander in the navy.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "Le Carillon de Dunkerque" (le kar'i-lon-de-dun'kurk), a popular song, the tune of which was played on the Dunkirk chimes. ledger (lej'er), the principal account book of a business firm. lee (le), the calm, sheltered side. legacy (leg'a-si), a gift, by will, of money or property. legend (lej'end), a wonderful story of the past having no historical proof. legibly (lej'i-bli), plainly Lentulus (len'tu-lus), a Roman politician who lived in the first century, B. C. leper (lep'er), one afflicted with leprosy. leprosy (lep'ro-si), a loathsome skin disease.

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading latticed window (lat'ist), crossed open work of wood or metal, forming a window. laureate (le're-it), the English court poet. laurel (le'rel), an evergreen shrub having sweet-smelling leaves, Laurens (lo'rens), the name of an old southern family.

Chapter 16 of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 by William H. (William Harris) Elson holds 75 sentences, grouped into 15 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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Common questions about reading Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 by William H. (William Harris) Elson on this page, its source edition and its audio.

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Yes. All 5153 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #6963 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #6963, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 take to read?

About 429 minutes of reading across 1031 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 section by section

How to work through Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 17 chapters of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4

Words and structures a reader meets early in Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Principal
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Sigsbee
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
School
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Grand
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Elson Grammar School Literature, Book 4; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.