Chapter 1 of Servants of Sin: A Romance is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Servants of Sin: A Romance is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE! NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW! SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES." _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900. _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
Chapter 1 of Servants of Sin: A Romance is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading “_Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.”
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading “_Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.”
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading “_Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.”
given official approval to act
the act or process of producing something
From this reading “_Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.”
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."”
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “_Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.”
plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading “_Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.”
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In this reading “SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."”
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From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
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From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW!
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
an old form of “does”
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
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From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
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From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW!
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
given official approval to act
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
the act or process of producing something
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading SHE THAT WAS GREAT AMONG THE NATIONS AND PRINCESS AMONG THE PROVINCES."
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW!
be seated
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Dramatised and produced for copyright purposes in London, May 1st_, 1900.
plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading _Licensed for production by the Lord Chamberlain, and entered at Stationers' Hall as a Drama in IV.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HOW DOTH THE CITY SIT SOLITARY THAT WAS FULL OF PEOPLE!
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading NOW IS SHE BECOME AS A WIDOW!
Chapter 1 of Servants of Sin: A Romance by John Bloundelle-Burton holds 184 sentences, grouped into 37 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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