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Chapter 18 of Peggy Owen and Liberty is here in full — 246 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life? 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free. When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish." --_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy? Robert should be here soon with the wagons."
Chapter 18 of Peggy Owen and Liberty is here in full — 246 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “--_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy?”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life?
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From this reading --_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
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From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
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From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
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From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
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From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert should be here soon with the wagons."
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From this reading HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert should be here soon with the wagons."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Robert should be here soon with the wagons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert should be here soon with the wagons."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading --_Addison's "Cato."_ "Is thee nearly ready, Peggy?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 'Tis not to stalk about, and draw fresh air, From time to time, or gaze upon the sun; 'Tis to be Free.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert should be here soon with the wagons."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HEROD OUT HERODED "But what is life?
at the time that
From this reading When Liberty is gone, Life grows insipid and has lost its relish."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Robert should be here soon with the wagons."
