Chapter 16 of Nightmare Abbey is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVI
Chapter 16 of Nightmare Abbey is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[3] _decorum, and dignity, &c. &c. &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary. See any novel by any literary lady. [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
Chapter 16 of Nightmare Abbey is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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propriety in manners and conduct
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading “[4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.”
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading “&c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.”
myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
From this reading “[4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “See any novel by any literary lady.”
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading “[4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.”
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading “&c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [3] _decorum, and dignity, &c.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [3] _decorum, and dignity, &c.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading See any novel by any literary lady.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading See any novel by any literary lady.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading [3] _decorum, and dignity, &c.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading [3] _decorum, and dignity, &c.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading [3] _decorum, and dignity, &c.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading See any novel by any literary lady.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading See any novel by any literary lady.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading See any novel by any literary lady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading [4] _his Ahrimanic philosophy_: Ahrimanes, in the Persian mythology, is the evil power, the prince of the kingdom of darkness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See any novel by any literary lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading &c._: We are not masters of the whole vocabulary.
Chapter 16 of Nightmare Abbey by Thomas Love Peacock holds 10 sentences, grouped into 2 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 16 holds 10 sentences of Nightmare Abbey, unabridged, divided into 2 reading sections.
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