Chapter 1 of On the Field of Glory is here in full — 62 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of On the Field of Glory is here in full — 62 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
2. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe]. TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN. With Fire and Sword. 1 vol.
Chapter 1 of On the Field of Glory is here in full — 62 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
start firing a weapon
From this reading “With Fire and Sword.”
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading “TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.”
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading “TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.”
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading “TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.”
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading “With Fire and Sword.”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.”
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.
In this reading “TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.”
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From this reading 1 vol.
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From this reading 2.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With Fire and Sword.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
start firing a weapon
From this reading With Fire and Sword.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading With Fire and Sword.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL POLISH BY JEREMIAH CURTIN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1 vol.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Fire and Sword.
Chapter 1 of On the Field of Glory by Henryk Sienkiewicz holds 62 sentences, grouped into 13 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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