Chapter 1 of Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1 is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1 is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN TWO PARTS. This is Part I. Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce. Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX]. CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
Chapter 1 of Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1 is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading “Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.”
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading “CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.”
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].”
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading “Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].”
a numbered list
From this reading “Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].”
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.”
the words of something written
From this reading “CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.”
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading “Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This is Part I.
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TWO PARTS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is Part I.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
a numbered list
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This is Part I.
the local environment
From this reading IN TWO PARTS.
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.
the words of something written
From this reading CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edited By The Rev. Alexander Dyce.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is Part I.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN TWO PARTS.
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHANGES TO THE TEXT: Character names were expanded.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Numbering of the footnotes has been changed, and each footnote is given a unique identity in the form [XXX].
Chapter 1 of Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1 by Christopher Marlowe holds 196 sentences, grouped into 40 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.
Chapter 1 holds 196 sentences of Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1, unabridged, divided into 40 reading sections.
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