Chapter 5 of The Complete Poetical Works of Oliver is here in full — 316 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 5 of The Complete Poetical Works of Oliver is here in full — 316 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
NOTES INTRODUCTION He was born . . at Pallas. This is the usual account. But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
Chapter 5 of The Complete Poetical Works of Oliver is here in full — 316 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading “But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.”
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading “But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.”
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading “But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.”
similar in quality or character
From this reading “But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.”
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading “But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.”
kept in good condition
From this reading “But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.”
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading “. at Pallas.”
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
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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 But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This is the usual account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading . at Pallas.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
brought into existence
From this reading NOTES INTRODUCTION He was born .
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
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From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
a social unit living together
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NOTES INTRODUCTION He was born .
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
the act of beginning something new
From this reading NOTES INTRODUCTION He was born .
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the usual account.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
similar in quality or character
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
kept in good condition
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading NOTES INTRODUCTION He was born .
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading . at Pallas.
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is the usual account.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the usual account.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This is the usual account.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it was maintained by the family of the poet’s mother, and has been contended (by Dr. Michael F. Cox in a Lecture on ‘The Country and Kindred of Oliver Goldsmith,’ published in vol.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOTES INTRODUCTION He was born .
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