Chapter 30 of Representative English Comedies, V. 1. From the Beginnings to Shakespeare is here in full — 376 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of Representative English Comedies, V. 1. From the Beginnings to Shakespeare is here in full — 376 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[1557] G. pronounces 'husseband.' Yes. [1558] See note 1555, p. 497. [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Chapter 30 of Representative English Comedies, V. 1. From the Beginnings to Shakespeare is here in full — 376 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “[1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.”
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “[1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.”
a brief written record
From this reading “[1558] See note 1555, p.”
third-person singular of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading “[1557] G. pronounces 'husseband.'”
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading “[1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “[1558] See note 1555, p.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes.”
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From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1558] See note 1555, p.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1557] G. pronounces 'husseband.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1558] See note 1555, p.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 497.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading [1557] G. pronounces 'husseband.'
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [1557] G. pronounces 'husseband.'
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
a brief written record
From this reading [1558] See note 1555, p.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading [1558] See note 1555, p.
third-person singular of “pronounce” — speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading [1557] G. pronounces 'husseband.'
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading [1559] Q 1 has lines 105-108, 111-112, as prose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading [1558] See note 1555, p.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes.
Chapter 30 of Representative English Comedies, V. 1. From the Beginnings to Shakespeare by Charles Mills [Editor] Gayley holds 376 sentences, grouped into 76 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 30 holds 376 sentences of Representative English Comedies, V. 1. From the Beginnings to Shakespeare, unabridged, divided into 76 reading sections.
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