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Chapter 1 of Thomas Otway is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS. _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY. In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work. THE MERMAID SERIES. _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
Chapter 1 of Thomas Otway is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading “EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS.”
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading “EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS.”
a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun
From this reading “EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS.”
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading “_THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).”
half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading “THE MERMAID SERIES.”
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading “In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.”
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.”
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.
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From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS.
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From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS.
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun
From this reading EDITED BY HAVELOCK ELLIS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
From this reading THE MERMAID SERIES.
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
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From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading THE MERMAID SERIES.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ THOMAS OTWAY.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE BEST PLAYS OF THE OLD DRAMATISTS._ _The following Volumes are in preparation_:-- BEN JONSON (3 vols.).
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In Half-Crown Monthly Volumes uniform with the present Work.
Chapter 1 of Thomas Otway by Thomas Otway holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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 1 holds 407 sentences of Thomas Otway, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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