Chapter 20 of The brother clerks is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of The brother clerks is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"'Tis done! I saw it in my dreams. No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few. Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast. Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
Chapter 20 of The brother clerks is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."”
a farewell remark
From this reading “Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."”
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading “No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.”
make a strident sound
From this reading “Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.”
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading “Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.”
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading “Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.”
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading “Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."”
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading “Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.”
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
a farewell remark
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
make a strident sound
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "'Tis done!
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I saw it in my dreams.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
yet to be or coming
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw it in my dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I saw it in my dreams.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw it in my dreams.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I saw it in my dreams.
not any; not one
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw it in my dreams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "'Tis done!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading Chilled by misfortune's wintry blast, My dream of life is overcast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No more with hope the future beams; My days of happiness are few.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Love, hope, and joy, adieu-- Would I could add, remembrance too."
Chapter 20 of The brother clerks by Mary Ashley Townsend holds 149 sentences, grouped into 30 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 20 holds 149 sentences of The brother clerks, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.
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