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Molly O'Rigge

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Molly O'Rigge is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.
2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.
Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."
MOLLY O'RIGGE.
Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Molly O'Rigge

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Molly O'Rigge is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.
Line 2
2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.
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Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."
Line 4
MOLLY O'RIGGE.
Line 5
Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.
/sɪt jiː əˈwaɪl ənd ˈtɪpəl ə bɪt/

Learner Dictionary

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.

coded verb US /ˈkoʊdɪd/

past form of “code” — attach a code to

From this reading “2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.”

completeness noun US /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading “Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."”

Google noun US /ˈɡuːɡəl/

a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search

From this reading “2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.”

italic noun US /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

retrieve verb US /rɪˈtriːv/

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading “2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.”

tipple noun US /ˈtɪpəl/

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading “Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.”

Transcriber noun US /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."”

Typographical adjective US /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

relating to or occurring or used in typography

From this reading “1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

on earth preposition + noun

used with question words to convey surprise

In this reading “Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1

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

From this reading 1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.

2

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

2nd

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

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

3

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

4

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

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 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/

for a short time

From this reading Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.

bnounUS /biː/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

codedverbUS /ˈkoʊdɪd/

past form of “code” — attach a code to

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

ContentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

ConvincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading 1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

DELIGHTSnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

enounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading 1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.

establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

set up or found

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

GooglenounUS /ˈɡuːɡəl/

a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

ipronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/

having the identity known or established

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

ImagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/

an iconic mental representation

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

italicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

mark-ups

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

not able to be found

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

missing-line

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/

popular aquarium fish

From this reading MOLLY O'RIGGE.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

O'RIGGE

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

From this reading MOLLY O'RIGGE.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

PMnounUS /ˈpiːˈem/

an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

png

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

poem's

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

scannedverbUS /skænd/

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/

without speaking

From this reading 1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.

SitverbUS /sɪt/

be seated

From this reading Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.

stanzanounUS /ˈstænzə/

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

TablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

tipplenounUS /ˈtɪpəl/

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

TranscribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

TypographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

relating to or occurring or used in typography

From this reading 1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

We'll

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

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading 1.Typographical errors were silently corrected.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading 2.Table of Contents added, which is not seen in original book 3.The text version is coded for italics and the like mark-ups i.e., (a) italics are indicated thus _italic_; (b) Image are indicated as 4.PM identified missing-line in poem's scanned .png, could retrieve from Google search.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

WINEnounUS /waɪn/

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Convinced of the same Transcriber added the missing line "We'll be happy while on earth,", to establish completeness of the 2nd poem, with stanza 3 of "THE DELIGHTS OF WINE."

yepronounUS /jiː/

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Sit ye awhile and tipple a bit.

Chapter 1 of Molly O'Rigge by Unknown holds 56 sentences, grouped into 12 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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.

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