Chapter 13 of The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 is here in full — 14 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 is here in full — 14 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. BY M.B. DRAPIER. "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg. III._, 226-7.] NOTE.
Chapter 13 of The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 06 is here in full — 14 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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speak to
From this reading “AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.”
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.”
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading “AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.”
a brief written record
From this reading “NOTE.”
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading “AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.”
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading “"Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.”
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From this reading III._, 226-7.]
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From this reading III._, 226-7.]
speak to
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading BY M.B. DRAPIER.
the two together, not just one
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY M.B. DRAPIER.
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From this reading BY M.B. DRAPIER.
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From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
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From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
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From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III._, 226-7.]
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading BY M.B. DRAPIER.
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From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN HUMBLE ADDRESS TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
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From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading "Multa gemens ignominiam Plagasque superbi Victoris.--" [VIRGIL, _Georg.
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