Chapter I
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1. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe]. [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it. THE DELUGE. Vol. I.
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Chapter I
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1.
The
diphthong
oe
is
represented
by
[oe].
[.Z]
represents
Z
with
a
dot
above
it.
THE
DELUGE.
Vol.
I.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Deluge — Vol. 1
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Deluge — Vol. 1 is here in full — 258 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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The
diphthong
oe
is
represented
by
[oe].
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[.Z]
represents
Z
with
a
dot
above
it.
/ziː ˌreprɪˈzents ziː wɪð ə dɑːt əˈbʌv ɪt/
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THE
DELUGE.
/ðə ˈdeljuːdʒ/
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I.
Learner Dictionary
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higher than, or over, something
From this reading “[.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.”
deluge
noun
US /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading “THE DELUGE.”
diphthong
noun
US /ˈdɪfθɔːŋ/
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
dot
noun
US /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading “[.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.”
represented
adjective
US /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
represents
verb
US /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading “[.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.”
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From this reading 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.
higher than, or over, something
From this reading [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
DELUGEnounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading THE DELUGE.
diphthongnounUS /ˈdɪfθɔːŋ/
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Vol. I.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.
oe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
Vol
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vol. I.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading [.Z] represents Z with a dot above it.
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- Diphthong
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