Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Oxford Book of Ballads is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
35. Hynd Horn 142 36. Hynd Etin 145 37. Erlinton 153 38. Earl Brand 157 39.
The Oxford Book of Ballads
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Oxford Book of Ballads is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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35.
Hynd
Horn
142
36.
Hynd
Etin
145
37.
Erlinton
153
38.
Earl
Brand
157
39.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
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The Oxford Book of Ballads
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Oxford Book of Ballads is here in full — 34 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/6 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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35.
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Hynd
Horn
142
36.
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Hynd
Etin
145
37.
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Erlinton
153
38.
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Earl
Brand
157
39.
Learner Dictionary
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Brand
noun
US /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading “Earl Brand 157 39.”
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading “Earl Brand 157 39.”
Horn
noun
US /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading “Hynd Horn 142 36.”
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142
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From this reading Hynd Horn 142 36.
145
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From this reading Hynd Etin 145 37.
153
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From this reading Erlinton 153 38.
157
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From this reading Earl Brand 157 39.
35
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From this reading 35.
36
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From this reading Hynd Horn 142 36.
37
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hynd Etin 145 37.
38
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From this reading Erlinton 153 38.
39
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Earl Brand 157 39.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Earl Brand 157 39.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Earl Brand 157 39.
Erlinton
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From this reading Erlinton 153 38.
Etin
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From this reading Hynd Etin 145 37.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Hynd Horn 142 36.
Hynd
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From this reading Hynd Horn 142 36.
Chapter 2 of The Oxford Book of Ballads by Arthur [Editor] Quiller-Couch holds 34 sentences, grouped into 7 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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