Chapter 1 of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The modern Chiusi. [3] Nine Gods. The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number. [4] trysting day. A day appointed for meeting.
Chapter 1 of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 34/61 · 5 reading units · Lines 166–170
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subject to appointment
From this reading “A day appointed for meeting.”
a person who is in charge
From this reading “The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.”
plural of “etruscan” — a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)
From this reading “The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.”
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “[3] Nine Gods.”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “A day appointed for meeting.”
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading “The modern Chiusi.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading “[3] Nine Gods.”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.”
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From this reading [3] Nine Gods.
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From this reading [4] trysting day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day appointed for meeting.
subject to appointment
From this reading A day appointed for meeting.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The modern Chiusi.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading [4] trysting day.
plural of “etruscan” — a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)
From this reading The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A day appointed for meeting.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading [3] Nine Gods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A day appointed for meeting.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The modern Chiusi.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading [3] Nine Gods.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The modern Chiusi.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [4] trysting day.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chief Gods of the Etruscans were nine in number.
Chapter 1 of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) by O. J. [Annotator] Stevenson holds 308 sentences, grouped into 62 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.
Chapter 1 holds 308 sentences of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series), unabridged, divided into 62 reading sections.
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