Chapter X of The doctor, &c., vol. 4 (of 7), “p. 278,” is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter X of The doctor, &c., vol. 4 (of 7), “p. 278,” is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE. _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS. ELUCIDATIONS OF THE COLUMBIAN THEORY. Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men. MERCHANT OF VENICE.
Chapter X of The doctor, &c., vol. 4 (of 7), “p. 278,” is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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of or relating to Christopher Columbus
From this reading “ELUCIDATIONS OF THE COLUMBIAN THEORY.”
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.”
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading “Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.”
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading “THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.”
Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)
From this reading “Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.”
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading “Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.”
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading “MERCHANT OF VENICE.”
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.”
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
of or relating to Christopher Columbus
From this reading ELUCIDATIONS OF THE COLUMBIAN THEORY.
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From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.
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From this reading ELUCIDATIONS OF THE COLUMBIAN THEORY.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
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From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
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From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE.
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From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
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From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
favoring or promoting progress
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.
Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
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From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading THE DOCTOR'S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EXISTENCE.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading MERCHANT OF VENICE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Quam multæ pecudes humano in corpore vivunt!_ PALINGENIUS.
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thou almost makest me waver in my faith To hold opinion with Pythagoras, That souls of animals infuse themselves Into the trunks of men.
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