Chapter 1 of The Lusiad is here in full — 1003 sentences across 201 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Lusiad is here in full — 1003 sentences across 201 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE LUSIAD. THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA. _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS. WITH A LIFE OF THE POET. BY WILLIAM JULIUS MICKLE.
Chapter 1 of The Lusiad is here in full — 1003 sentences across 201 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the act of discovering something
From this reading “THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA.”
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading “_AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.”
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading “THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA.”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “BY WILLIAM JULIUS MICKLE.”
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading “_AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.”
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading “WITH A LIFE OF THE POET.”
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading “_AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “_AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.”
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a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
In this reading “_AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.”
In this reading “_AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH A LIFE OF THE POET.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY WILLIAM JULIUS MICKLE.
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From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA.
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY WILLIAM JULIUS MICKLE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WITH A LIFE OF THE POET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUSIAD.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading BY WILLIAM JULIUS MICKLE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISCOVERY OF INDIA.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading WITH A LIFE OF THE POET.
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUSIAD.
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading _AN EPIC POEM._ TRANSLATED FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF LUIS DE CAMOËNS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY WILLIAM JULIUS MICKLE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH A LIFE OF THE POET.
Chapter 1 of The Lusiad by Luís de Camões holds 1003 sentences, grouped into 201 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 1003 sentences of The Lusiad, unabridged, divided into 201 reading sections.
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