Chapter 11 of The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 02 is here in full — 353 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 02 is here in full — 353 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Ang_. Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me! _Hip_. Alas, friend, I ever lie alone. _Serv_.
Chapter 11 of The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 02 is here in full — 353 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “Alas, friend, I ever lie alone.”
Having no one else present.
From this reading “Alas, friend, I ever lie alone.”
a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading “Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!”
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!”
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!”
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 before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, friend, I ever lie alone.
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alas, friend, I ever lie alone.
a civilian reserve component of the United States Air Force that provides prompt mobilization during war and assistance during national emergencies
From this reading _Ang_.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
at any time
From this reading Alas, friend, I ever lie alone.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Alas, friend, I ever lie alone.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading _Hip_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Alas, friend, I ever lie alone.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Serv_.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lie with a man! sweet heaven defend me!
Chapter 11 of The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 02 by John Dryden holds 353 sentences, grouped into 71 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 11 holds 353 sentences of The works of John Dryden, now first collected — Volume 02, unabridged, divided into 71 reading sections.
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