Chapter 19 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow is here in full — 316 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 19 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow is here in full — 316 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PLAYING WITH EDGED TOOLS. "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down? Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels." --MRS. HEMANS.
Chapter 19 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow is here in full — 316 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading “"Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?”
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading “"Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?”
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading “PLAYING WITH EDGED TOOLS.”
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading “"Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?”
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading “Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels."”
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels."”
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading “"Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?”
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading “PLAYING WITH EDGED TOOLS.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading PLAYING WITH EDGED TOOLS.
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEMANS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels."
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading --MRS.
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels."
not any; not one
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thou little knowest Of nature's marvels."
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING WITH EDGED TOOLS.
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading PLAYING WITH EDGED TOOLS.
at the time that
From this reading "Thinkest thou there dwells no courage but in breasts That set their mail against the ringing spears When helmets are struck down?
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLAYING WITH EDGED TOOLS.
Chapter 19 of The Gypsy Queen's Vow by May Agnes Fleming holds 316 sentences, grouped into 64 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.
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