Chapter 1 of The Orphan is here in full — 359 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Orphan is here in full — 359 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS. BY THOMAS OTWAY. CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL. With Remarks. REMARKS.
Chapter 1 of The Orphan is here in full — 359 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading “THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.”
in an accurate manner
From this reading “CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.”
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading “THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.”
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading “CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.”
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “With Remarks.”
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.”
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “BY THOMAS OTWAY.”
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.”
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In this reading “THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.”
In this reading “THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.”
In this reading “CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.”
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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 THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THOMAS OTWAY.
in an accurate manner
From this reading CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY THOMAS OTWAY.
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading With Remarks.
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading CORRECTLY GIVEN, AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRES ROYAL.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading BY THOMAS OTWAY.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading THE ORPHAN; OR, _The Unhappy Marriage._ A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Remarks.
Chapter 1 of The Orphan by Thomas Otway holds 359 sentences, grouped into 72 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 359 sentences of The Orphan, unabridged, divided into 72 reading sections.
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