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Lucasta

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Lucasta is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Richard Lovelace • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 6 of Lucasta by Richard Lovelace holds 402 sentences, grouped into 81 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

What does chapter 6 of Lucasta contain?

Chapter 6 holds 402 sentences of Lucasta, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 6 of Lucasta by Richard Lovelace exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 402 sentences, grouped into 81 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 6 of Lucasta?

Work through the 81 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 81 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 6 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 6 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Lucasta

Common questions about reading Lucasta by Richard Lovelace on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Lucasta?

Yes. All 4011 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #703 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Lucasta is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #703, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Lucasta take to read?

About 334 minutes of reading across 803 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Lucasta

Words and structures a reader meets early in Lucasta, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Dedication
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Verses
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Addressed
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Author
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Context Illustration Reading 1/81 · 5 lines
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"Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.
"She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.
The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."
<53.2> Nights--Editor's MS.
<53.3> Where--Ibid.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Lucasta

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Lucasta is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.
Line 2
"She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.
Line 3
The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."
Line 4
<53.2> Nights--Editor's MS.
Line 5
<53.3> Where--Ibid.

Learner Dictionary

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

Nights noun US /naɪts/

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading “<53.2> Nights--Editor's MS.”

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53.2

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From this reading <53.2> Nights--Editor's MS.

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53.3

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From this reading <53.3> Where--Ibid.

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all

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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an

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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And

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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Are

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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beautifie

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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beauty

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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bosom

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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breast

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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but

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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cabinet

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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chaster

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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choicest

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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claim

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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clearest

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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combine

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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divine

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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do

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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Editor's

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From this reading <53.2> Nights--Editor's MS.

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eyes

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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fairer

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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graces

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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heav'n

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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Her

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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honour

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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Ibid

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From this reading <53.3> Where--Ibid.

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in

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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interest

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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is

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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love

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

From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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love's

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

From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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most

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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MS

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From this reading <53.2> Nights--Editor's MS.

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my

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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Nature's

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

From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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NightsnounUS /naɪts/

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading <53.2> Nights--Editor's MS.

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no

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

From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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of

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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paradise

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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perfections

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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queen

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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She's

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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Shine

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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than

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

Pending verification
that

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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the

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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There

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

From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

Pending verification
To

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

From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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turtle-dove

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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united

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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Valentine

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

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virtues

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From this reading The graces claim an interest: All virtues that are most divine Shine clearest in my Valentine."

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Where

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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wit

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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worth

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From this reading "She's Nature's choicest cabinet, Where honour, beauty, worth and wit Are all united in her breast.

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Yet

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From this reading "Her bosom is love's paradise, There is no heav'n but in her eyes; She's chaster than the turtle-dove, And fairer than the queen of love: Yet all perfections do combine To beautifie my Valentine.

Pending verification