Chapter 12 of Eugene Aram — Complete is here in full — 327 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Eugene Aram — Complete is here in full — 327 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT. --A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD. --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES. Macbeth. Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
Chapter 12 of Eugene Aram — Complete is here in full — 327 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading “ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.”
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading “ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.”
toward home
From this reading “--A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD.”
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading “ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.”
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading “Macbeth.”
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading “--WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.”
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading “ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.”
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading “--A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
speak to
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading --A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.
toward home
From this reading --A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD.
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading Macbeth.
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading --A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
throughout a period of time
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading --A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading --A FEARFUL NIGHT.--ARAM’S SOLITARY RIDE HOMEWARD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --WHOM HE MEETS BY THE WAY, AND WHAT HE SEES.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Now o’er the one half world Nature seems dead.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading ARAM’S SECRET EXPEDITION.--A SCENE WORTHY THE ACTORS.--ARAM’S ADDRESS AND POWERS OF PERSUASION OR HYPOCRISY.--THEIR RESULT.
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