Chapter 1 of The Family at Misrule is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Family at Misrule is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
*THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose! That youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close!" THE RUBÁIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM. "To youth the greatest reverence is due." JUVENAL.
Chapter 1 of The Family at Misrule is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading “"To youth the greatest reverence is due."”
highest in quality
From this reading “"To youth the greatest reverence is due."”
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading “That youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close!"”
government that is inefficient or dishonest
From this reading “*THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!”
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading “"To youth the greatest reverence is due."”
the season of growth
From this reading “*THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!”
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading “*THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!”
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
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From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading That youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close!"
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "To youth the greatest reverence is due."
a social unit living together
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
highest in quality
From this reading "To youth the greatest reverence is due."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To youth the greatest reverence is due."
Roman satirist who denounced the vice and folly of Roman society during the reign of the emperor Domitian (60-140)
From this reading JUVENAL.
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From this reading THE RUBÁIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM.
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading That youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close!"
government that is inefficient or dishonest
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUBÁIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RUBÁIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM.
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading "To youth the greatest reverence is due."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
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From this reading THE RUBÁIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYÁM.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
the season of growth
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
having a natural fragrance
From this reading That youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To youth the greatest reverence is due."
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
in the company of; together with
From this reading *THE FAMILY AT MISRULE.* "Ah that spring should vanish with the Rose!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "To youth the greatest reverence is due."
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading That youth’s sweet-scented manuscript should close!"
Chapter 1 of The Family at Misrule by Ethel Turner holds 392 sentences, grouped into 79 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.
Chapter 1 holds 392 sentences of The Family at Misrule, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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