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The Devil Is an Ass
The Devil Is an Ass

Chapter XXXV

Chapter 35 of The Devil Is an Ass is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.
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27; 3.
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The Devil Is an Ass

Chapter XXXV

Chapter 35 of The Devil Is an Ass is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.
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2.
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2.
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27; 3.
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5.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

addition noun US /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading “=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.”

Besides preposition US /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading “=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.”

same adjective US /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading “=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.”

time noun US /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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same time adjective + noun

In this reading “=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.”

in addition preposition + noun

In this reading “=Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.”

All words in this reading · 13

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2

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 2.

27

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From this reading 27; 3.

3

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From this reading 27; 3.

5

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From this reading 5.

additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

adv

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

Withall

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =Withall=, _adv._ Besides; in addition; at the same time.

Chapter 35 of The Devil Is an Ass by Ben Jonson holds 414 sentences, grouped into 83 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.

What does chapter 35 of The Devil Is an Ass contain?

Chapter 35 holds 414 sentences of The Devil Is an Ass, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.

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