Chapter 3 of Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 3 of Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) by John Benson Rose holds 308 sentences, grouped into 62 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.
Chapter 3 holds 308 sentences of Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered), unabridged, divided into 62 reading sections.
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Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride! They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower. Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl. You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!" FABLE XLII.
Chapter 3 of Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/62 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!"
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From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading FABLE XLII.
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From this reading "Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride!
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!"
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From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading "Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride!
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From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Pshaw!" said the farmer: "lump of pride!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading You and your train! 'midst Nature's rules, Fools in derision follow fools!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
at the time that
From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
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From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
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From this reading FABLE XLII.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why all on earth--man, beast, and fowl-- Know you for what you are--an owl.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They only follow to deride; Your scream affrights the evening hour, When nightingales enchant the bower.
