Chapter 2 of The Complete Poetical Works of Henry is here in full — 26 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Complete Poetical Works of Henry is here in full — 26 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Barabbas in Prison VIII. Ecce Homo IX. Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI. The Two Maries XII. The Sea of Galilee Epilogue. Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim
Chapter 2 of The Complete Poetical Works of Henry is here in full — 26 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 5/5 · 6 reading units · Lines 21–26
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the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading “Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim”
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading “Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI.”
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
From this reading “The Sea of Galilee Epilogue.”
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading “The Sea of Galilee Epilogue.”
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
From this reading “Ecce Homo IX.”
an intervening period or episode
From this reading “Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim”
Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907)
From this reading “Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim”
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading “Barabbas in Prison VIII.”
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the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim
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From this reading Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI.
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From this reading Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim
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From this reading Barabbas in Prison VIII.
plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ecce Homo IX.
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
From this reading The Sea of Galilee Epilogue.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading The Sea of Galilee Epilogue.
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
From this reading Ecce Homo IX.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barabbas in Prison VIII.
an intervening period or episode
From this reading Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Ecce Homo IX.
Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907)
From this reading Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Two Maries XII.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sea of Galilee Epilogue.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Barabbas in Prison VIII.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Sea of Galilee Epilogue.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Symbolum Apostolorum First Interlude. The Abbot Joachim
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Two Maries XII.
the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
From this reading Barabbas in Prison VIII.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI.
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading Aceldama X. The Three Crosses XI.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The Two Maries XII.
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