Chapter 13 of The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 is here in full — 347 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 is here in full — 347 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[Footnote 684: 1827. ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears. Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814. ] [Footnote 685: 1827. ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
Chapter 13 of The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 is here in full — 347 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading “... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.”
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading “... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...”
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.”
possessive form of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading “... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...”
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading “Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.”
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading “... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.”
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading “... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.”
In this reading “... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...”
present as an act of worship
In this reading “Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.”
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From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
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From this reading [Footnote 684: 1827.
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From this reading [Footnote 684: 1827.
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From this reading ] [Footnote 685: 1827.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
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From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
the boundary of a surface
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 684: 1827.
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
possessive form of “horizon” — the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
information about recent and important events
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meanwhile the incense offered up by him Is of the kind which beasts and birds present 1814.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading ... horizon's edge, Transparent texture, framing in the east A veil ...
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ... with attentive ear, Nor disbelieves the tidings which he hears.
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