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John Marr and Other Poems

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.
VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?
Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!
VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.
POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.
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John Marr and Other Poems

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of John Marr and Other Poems is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 67/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 331–335

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V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serenePleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.
/viː ˌɪmˈplækəbəl aɪ ðə oʊld ˌɪmˈplækəbəl siː ˌɪmˈplækəbəl moʊst wen moʊst aɪ smaɪl sərˈiːn pliːzd nɑːt əˈpiːzd baɪ ˈmɪriəd reks ɪn miː/
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VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?
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Elemental mad ramping of ravening watersYet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!
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VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman SeaYea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.
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POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

amor noun US /ˈæmər/

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading “POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.”

Andean adjective US /ˈændiən/

relating to the Andes and their inhabitants

From this reading “VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?”

billow verb US /ˈbɪloʊ/

rise up as if in waves

From this reading “VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?”

convene verb US /kənˈviːn/

meet formally

From this reading “VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.”

Distilled verb US /dɪˈstɪld/

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading “VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.”

Dragon's noun US /ˈdræɡənz/

possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

laud verb US /lɔːd/

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading “VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.”

ramping verb US /ˈræmpɪŋ/

-ing form of “ramp” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading “Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!”

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amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

AMORnounUS /ˈæmər/

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

AndeanadjectiveUS /ˈændiən/

relating to the Andes and their inhabitants

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

AngelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

billowverbUS /ˈbɪloʊ/

rise up as if in waves

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

blessverbUS /bles/

give a benediction to

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

breathnounUS /breθ/

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

combverbUS /koʊm/

straighten with a comb

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

conveneverbUS /kənˈviːn/

meet formally

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

crestnounUS /krest/

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

CurledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

dewnounUS /duː/

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

DistilledverbUS /dɪˈstɪld/

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

dovenounUS /dʌv/

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

Dragon'snounUS /ˈdræɡənz/

possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

ElementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/

relating to or being an element

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

FearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

FournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

HealedadjectiveUS /hiːld/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

heaven-challenging

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

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/

be the source of pain

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

IMAGEnounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/

an iconic mental representation

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

ImplacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/

incapable of being placated

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/

without compunction or human feeling

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

laudverbUS /lɔːd/

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

LINESnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

madadjectiveUS /mæd/

roused to anger

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

MountverbUS /maʊnt/

attach to a support

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

myriadnounUS /ˈmɪriəd/

a large indefinite number

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

nestnounUS /nest/

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/

without mercy or pity

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

PleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

POEMSnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

rampingverbUS /ˈræmpɪŋ/

-ing form of “ramp” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

raveningadjective

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

rosmarine

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

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

SeanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/

past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

TakingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

THREATENINGadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

TIMOLEON

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

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

TRACEDverbUS /treɪst/

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

VIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/

a person who has never had sex

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

whosoever

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

From this reading POEMS FROM TIMOLEON LINES TRACED UNDER AN IMAGE OF AMOR THREATENING Fear me, virgin whosoever Taking pride from love exempt, Fear me, slighted.

wrecksnounUS /reks/

plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading V Implacable I, the old Implacable Sea: Implacable most when most I smile serene— Pleased, not appeased, by myriad wrecks in me.

YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/

an old word for “yes”

From this reading VII Healed of my hurt, I laud the inhuman Sea— Yea, bless the Angels Four that there convene; For healed I am ever by their pitiless breath Distilled in wholesome dew named rosmarine.

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Elemental mad ramping of ravening waters— Yet Christ on the Mount, and the dove in her nest!

yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading VI Curled in the comb of yon billow Andean, Is it the Dragon’s heaven-challenging crest?

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About 68 minutes of reading across 165 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read John Marr and Other Poems section by section

How to work through John Marr and Other Poems section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 2 chapters of John Marr and Other Poems to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in John Marr and Other Poems

Words and structures a reader meets early in John Marr and Other Poems, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Introductory
A word that appears in the opening chapter of John Marr and Other Poems; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Henry
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Chapin
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Melville
A word that appears in the opening chapter of John Marr and Other Poems; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.