Chapter 2 of Poems (1786), Volume I. is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Poems (1786), Volume I. is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
His Grace the Duke of Devonshire. Her Grace the Dutchess of Devonshire. The Right Hon. the Earl of Dumfries. The Right Hon. Lady Viscountess Duncannon. The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.
Chapter 2 of Poems (1786), Volume I. is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading “The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.”
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading “The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.”
a county in southwestern England
From this reading “His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.”
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.”
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading “The Right Hon. the Earl of Dumfries.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “The Right Hon. Lady Viscountess Duncannon.”
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.”
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a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.
a county in southwestern England
From this reading His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.
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From this reading The Right Hon. the Earl of Dumfries.
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From this reading The Right Hon. Lady Viscountess Duncannon.
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From this reading Her Grace the Dutchess of Devonshire.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Right Hon. the Earl of Dumfries.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her Grace the Dutchess of Devonshire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Right Hon. the Earl of Dumfries.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Right Hon. Lady Viscountess Duncannon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Right Hon. the Earl of Dumfries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Right Rev. the Bishop of St. David's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His Grace the Duke of Devonshire.
a wife or widow of a viscount
From this reading The Right Hon. Lady Viscountess Duncannon.
Chapter 2 of Poems (1786), Volume I. by Helen Maria Williams holds 314 sentences, grouped into 63 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 2 holds 314 sentences of Poems (1786), Volume I., unabridged, divided into 63 reading sections.
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