Chapter 7 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY. "Can he not be sociable?" --Troilus and Cressida. "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur." --Tacitus.
Chapter 7 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading “A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.”
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.”
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.”
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading “A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.”
the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet)
From this reading “"Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."”
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading “A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.”
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading “A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.”
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading “"Can he not be sociable?"”
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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 DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Troilus and Cressida.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Can he not be sociable?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can he not be sociable?"
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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From this reading --Troilus and Cressida.
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
a social unit living together
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can he not be sociable?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
the force of workers available
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Can he not be sociable?"
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet)
From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading "Can he not be sociable?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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From this reading "Subit quippe etiam ipsius inertiae dulcedo; et invisa primo desidia postremo amatur."
Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
From this reading --Tacitus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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From this reading --Troilus and Cressida.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DINNER AT THE SQUIRE'S HALL.--A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO RETIRED MEN WITH DIFFERENT OBJECTS IN RETIREMENT.--DISTURBANCE FIRST INTRODUCED INTO A PEACEFUL FAMILY.
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