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Our Nig

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Our Nig is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MY FATHER'S DEATH.
Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.
SHELLEY.
JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.
It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Our Nig

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Our Nig is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
MY FATHER'S DEATH.
Line 2
Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.
Line 3
SHELLEY.
Line 4
JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.
Line 5
It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Same adjective US /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.”

All words in this reading · 59

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

a

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

after

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From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

ages

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

and

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

apparel

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

brother

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

come

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

comfortable

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

comparatively

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From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

DEATH

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From this reading MY FATHER'S DEATH.

diet

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

dwelling

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

each

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

FATHER'S

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From this reading MY FATHER'S DEATH.

fulfil

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

furnished

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

hard

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

have

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

her

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

his

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

home

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

Hours

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

in

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

It

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From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

JIM

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

known

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

Like

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

live

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

Living

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

lone

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

Many

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

marriage

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

Misery

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

more

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

must

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

MY

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MY FATHER'S DEATH.

of

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From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

or

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

other

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

passed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

promises

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

proud

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

she

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

SHELLEY

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SHELLEY.

sister

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

some

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

the

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

to

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

treasure

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

tried

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

was

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

we

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

white

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

wife

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

winter

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was comparatively a comfortable winter she passed after her marriage.

with

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JIM, proud of his treasure,--a white wife,--tried hard to fulfil his promises; and furnished her with a more comfortable dwelling, diet, and apparel.

years

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

yet

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From this reading Misery! we have known each other, Like a sister and a brother, Living in the same lone home Many years--we must live some Hours or ages yet to come.

Chapter 2 of Our Nig by Harriet E. Wilson holds 97 sentences, grouped into 20 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

What does chapter 2 of Our Nig contain?

Chapter 2 holds 97 sentences of Our Nig, unabridged, divided into 20 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 2 of Our Nig by Harriet E. Wilson exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 97 sentences, grouped into 20 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 2 of Our Nig?

Work through the 20 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 20 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 2 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 2 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Our Nig

Common questions about reading Our Nig by Harriet E. Wilson on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Our Nig?

Yes. All 1477 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #584 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Our Nig is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #584, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Our Nig take to read?

About 123 minutes of reading across 296 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Our Nig section by section

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  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 12 chapters of Our Nig to begin.

  2. Read one section

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  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Our Nig

Words and structures a reader meets early in Our Nig, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Smith
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Our Nig; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Mother
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Our Nig; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Grief
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Our Nig; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Beyond
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Our Nig; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.