Chapter 5 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE. "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame." --Shakspeare.--King John. "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report. Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
Chapter 5 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a conversation between two persons
From this reading “A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.”
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading “Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."”
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading “"He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.”
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading “"A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."”
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading “"He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.”
having a handwritten signature
From this reading “"A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."”
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading “A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.”
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading “A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.”
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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 A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
a conversation between two persons
From this reading A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
a boy or man
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading --Shakspeare.--King John.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading --Shakspeare.--King John.
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
on one occasion
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Shakspeare.--King John.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
having a handwritten signature
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A DIALOGUE AND AN ALARM.--A STUDENT'S HOUSE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A fellow by the hand of Nature marked, Quoted, and signed, to do a deed of shame."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "He is a scholar, if a man may trust The liberal voice of Fame, in her report.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Myself was once a student, and indeed Fed with the self-same humour he is now."
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