Chapter 17 of The Rowley Poems is here in full — 373 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 17 of The Rowley Poems is here in full — 373 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[Pyke, Ch. 53. See _Shoone-pykes_.] [Pynne, Æ. 213. Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
Chapter 17 of The Rowley Poems is here in full — 373 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
someone skilled in shooting
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
separate into parts or portions
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading “Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.”
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From this reading 213.
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From this reading [Pyke, Ch. 53.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
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From this reading [Pyke, Ch. 53.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
someone skilled in shooting
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Pyke, Ch. 53.
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From this reading [Pynne, Æ.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See _Shoone-pykes_.]
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From this reading See _Shoone-pykes_.]
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Probably the peg which supported the target; which a clever marksman might split.
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From this reading [Pynne, Æ.
Chapter 17 of The Rowley Poems by Thomas Chatterton holds 373 sentences, grouped into 75 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 17 holds 373 sentences of The Rowley Poems, unabridged, divided into 75 reading sections.
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