Chapter III
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of The Indian Princess is here in full — 441 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PRINCESS. I do not wish thee to leave me. ROLFE. I must, love; but I will return. PRINCESS.
The Indian Princess
Chapter III · Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of The Indian Princess is here in full — 441 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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PRINCESS.
I
do
not
wish
thee
to
leave
me.
ROLFE.
I
must,
love;
but
I
will
return.
PRINCESS.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Indian Princess
Chapter III · Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of The Indian Princess is here in full — 441 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
PRINCESS.
/ˈprɪn.ses/
Line 2
I
do
not
wish
thee
to
leave
me.
/aɪ duː nɑːt wɪʃ ðiː tuː liːv miː/
Line 3
ROLFE.
Line 4
I
must,
love;
but
I
will
return.
/aɪ mʌst lʌv bʌt aɪ wɪl rɪˈtɜːrn/
Line 5
PRINCESS.
/ˈprɪn.ses/
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.
go away from a place
From this reading “I do not wish thee to leave me.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I must, love; but I will return.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must, love; but I will return.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “PRINCESS.”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I must, love; but I will return.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “I do not wish thee to leave me.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I do not wish thee to leave me.”
All words in this reading · 15
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I must, love; but I will return.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
go away from a place
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I must, love; but I will return.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must, love; but I will return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading PRINCESS.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I must, love; but I will return.
ROLFE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROLFE.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I must, love; but I will return.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I do not wish thee to leave me.
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