Chapter 25 of Hatchie, the Guardian Slave is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 25 of Hatchie, the Guardian Slave is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"_Cassius_. At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment. --You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!" SHAKSPEARE. Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
Chapter 25 of Hatchie, the Guardian Slave is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading “Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.”
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading “--You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!"”
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.”
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading “Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.”
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading “Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “--You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!"”
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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 At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
later than; following
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
have
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading --You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)
From this reading "_Cassius_.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!"
come together
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
an incorrect or unsuitable name
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHAKSPEARE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At such a time as this, it is not meet That every nice offence should bear its comment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jaspar Dumont, on the morning after the abstraction of the papers by Dalhousie, rose from his inebriated slumbers; but his rest was a misnomer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading --You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!"
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading --You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading --You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus!"
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