Chapter XV
Chapter 15
Chapter 15 of Grisly Grisell is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
Grisly Grisell
Chapter XV · Chapter 15
Chapter 15 of Grisly Grisell is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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A
NEW
MASTER
In
the
dark
chambère,
if
the
bride
was
fair,
Ye
wis,
I
could
not
see.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Grisly Grisell
Chapter XV · Chapter 15
Chapter 15 of Grisly Grisell is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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A
NEW
MASTER
In
the
dark
chambère,
if
the
bride
was
fair,
Ye
wis,
I
could
not
see.
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Learner Dictionary
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
wis
noun
US /wɪs/
plural of “wi” — a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading “A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.”
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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 NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
chambère
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
wisnounUS /wɪs/
plural of “wi” — a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading A NEW MASTER In the dark chambère, if the bride was fair, Ye wis, I could not see.
Chapter 15 of Grisly Grisell by Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge holds 77 sentences, grouped into 16 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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- Salisbury
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