Chapter 3 of Notes and Queries — Number 179 is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 3 of Notes and Queries — Number 179 is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed." "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown. Your Journal "N. & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_. JAMES CORNISH.
Chapter 3 of Notes and Queries — Number 179 is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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show off
From this reading “"Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.”
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading “JAMES CORNISH.”
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading “I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."”
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “Your Journal "N.”
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading “& Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.”
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading “I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."”
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading “I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."”
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading “I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
show off
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading JAMES CORNISH.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
at any time
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES CORNISH.
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Your Journal "N.
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From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Your Journal "N.
not any; not one
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading & Q." has left no doubt about the author of _The Pursuits of Literature_.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
not known
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Matthias" made an equal boast with the "mighty shade," that he would be for ever unknown.
but in spite of that
From this reading I repeat "my sanguine" expectations that "Junius" will yet be "unearthed."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your Journal "N.
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