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Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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_"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.
The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.
The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.
The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.
There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Guy Livingstone

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Guy Livingstone is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.
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The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.
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The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.
/ðə ˈvenjuː wɑːz fɪkst æt biː ðə taɪm ðə bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ʌv ðə ˈiːstər veɪˈkeɪʃən/
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The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.
/ðə oʊld taʊn wɑːz ˈkraʊdəd laɪk ˈvænəti fer/
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There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

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cohorts noun US /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

plural of “cohort” — a company of companions or supporters

From this reading “There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.”

esprit noun US /eˈspriː/

liveliness of mind or spirit

flocking verb US /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading “There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.”

specials noun US /ˈspeʃəlz/

plural of “special” — a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

From this reading “There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.”

steeplechase noun US /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/

a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump

From this reading “_"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.”

stoma noun US /ˈstoʊmə/

a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass

From this reading “_"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.”

tot noun US /tɑːt/

a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading “_"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.”

venue noun US /ˈvenjuː/

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading “The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

ananounUS /ˈɑːnə/

mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

anaschomeno

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From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/

quick to understand

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

auchen

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From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

autika

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

backedadjectiveUS /bækt/

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

cohortsnounUS /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

plural of “cohort” — a company of companions or supporters

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

corpsnounUS /kɔːr/

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.

dnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

DenounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

dexion

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

eiso

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

elase

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

elassen

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

elthen

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

espritnounUS /eˈspriː/

liveliness of mind or spirit

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

Ethlasen

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

fnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

FairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.

fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

hnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

haima

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

honounUS /hoʊ/

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

hup

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

Iros

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/

with honesty

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

navvies

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.

omon

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

ostea

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From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

ouatos

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From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

phoinion

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From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

policenounUS /pəˈliːs/

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

roughs

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From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

rownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

sovs

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From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

specialsnounUS /ˈspeʃəlz/

plural of “special” — a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

stakesnounUS /steɪks/

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

steeplechasenounUS /ˈstiːpəltʃeɪs/

a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

stomanounUS /ˈstoʊmə/

a minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

sworeverbUS /swɔːr/

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a railway in progress near, and the navvies and other "roughs" came flocking in by hundreds, so that the municipal authorities, justly apprehensive of a row, concentrated the cohorts of their police, and swore in no end of specials as a reserve.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

totnounUS /tɑːt/

a small amount (especially of a drink)

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.

twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

UniversitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

VanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading The old town was crowded like Vanity Fair.

venuenounUS /ˈvenjuː/

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading The venue was fixed at B----; the time, the beginning of the Easter vacation.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

having won

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The stakes were worth winning--twenty sovs. entrance, h.f., and a hundred sovs. added; besides, the _esprit de corps_ was strong, and men backed their opinions pretty freely.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _"De tot' anaschomeno, ho men elase dexion omon Iros, ho d' auchen' elassen hup' ouatos, ostea d' eiso Ethlasen; autika d' elthen ana stoma phoinion haima."_ Toward the end of my second year an event came off in which we were all much interested--a steeplechase in which both Universities were to take part.

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