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.
[56] hinds. peasants. [57] The she-wolf's litter. A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf. [58] Palatinus. The Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.
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 56/61 · 5 reading units · Lines 276–280
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plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading “A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.”
plural of “hind” — any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading “[56] hinds. peasants.”
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading “A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.”
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading “[57] The she-wolf's litter.”
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading “A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.”
any of various important officials in ancient Rome
From this reading “The Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.”
(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus
From this reading “A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.”
(Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
From this reading “A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.”
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From this reading [56] hinds. peasants.
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From this reading [57] The she-wolf's litter.
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From this reading [58] Palatinus.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.
plural of “hind” — any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading [56] hinds. peasants.
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading [57] The she-wolf's litter.
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.
any of various important officials in ancient Rome
From this reading The Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.
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From this reading [58] Palatinus.
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading [56] hinds. peasants.
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
(Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [57] The she-wolf's litter.
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [57] The she-wolf's litter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
which person or people
From this reading A reference to the legend, of Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome, who were said to have been suckled by a she-wolf.
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