Chapter 21 of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Wild_. Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em. [_Offering to go_. Sir _Tim_. Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
Chapter 21 of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.”
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.”
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading “Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading [_Offering to go_.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading [_Offering to go_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
term of address for a man
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir _Tim_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pursue ‘em! alas, they’re past our reach by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_Offering to go_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us not talk, Sir, but pursue ‘em.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _Wild_.
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