Chapter 4 of Herb of Grace is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Herb of Grace is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MRS. HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA. Life is work.... Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH. Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
Chapter 4 of Herb of Grace is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading “HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.”
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading “HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.”
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.”
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading “HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.”
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading “HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.”
lacking in value or merit
From this reading “Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.”
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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 HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.
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From this reading Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
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From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life is work....
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty minutes later Malcolm knocked at the door of his mother's dressing-room.
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Life without work is unworthy of being lived.--BISHOP EDWARD BICKERSTETH.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Life is work....
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading HERRICK OBJECTS TO BOHEMIA We fear originality as a coat which is too new, and do our utmost to be like the rest of the world.--CARMEN SYLVA.
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