Chapter 14 of Thomas Otway is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Thomas Otway is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Jaff._ Revenge! Revenge! [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_. _Enter_ RENAULT. _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
Chapter 14 of Thomas Otway is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a cherished desire
From this reading “_Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?”
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading “_Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?”
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading “_Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?”
to come or go into
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading “_Jaff._ Revenge!”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “[_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.”
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “_Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?”
performs some wicked deed
From this reading “_Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
a cherished desire
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
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From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
to come or go into
From this reading _Enter_ RENAULT.
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From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Jaff._ Revenge!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
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From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Enter_ RENAULT.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading _Jaff._ Revenge!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading [_Exeunt._ SCENE III.--_A Room in_ AQUILINA'S _House_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
the least favorable outcome
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
performs some wicked deed
From this reading _Ren._ Why was my choice ambition, the worst ground A wretch can build on?
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