Chapter 1 of The Masques of Ottawa is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Masques of Ottawa is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?) "_Wherefore are these things hid_? _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE. THE PLAY-HOUSE CALLED OTTAWA. Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
Chapter 1 of The Masques of Ottawa is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading “"Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)”
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading “"Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)”
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading “_We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.”
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading “"Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)”
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading “THE PLAY-HOUSE CALLED OTTAWA.”
a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading “"Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)”
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading “_We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.”
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
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From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Wherefore are these things hid_?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE PLAY-HOUSE CALLED OTTAWA.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
cause to move by pulling
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "_Wherefore are these things hid_?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
on one occasion
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading THE PLAY-HOUSE CALLED OTTAWA.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PLAY-HOUSE CALLED OTTAWA.
a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Domino" is the pseudonym of Augustus Bridle (1869-?)
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "_Wherefore are these things hid_?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "_Wherefore are these things hid_?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Do not imagine that I spend much time at once in Ottawa.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading "_Wherefore are these things hid_?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _We will draw the curtain and show you the picture._" --SHAKESPEARE.
Chapter 1 of The Masques of Ottawa by Augustus Bridle holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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 409 sentences of The Masques of Ottawa, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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