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Chapter 5 of Titan: A Romance. V. 1 (of 2) is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy. This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs." SIXTH JUBILEE. THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE. 34.
Chapter 5 of Titan: A Romance. V. 1 (of 2) is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading “[62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.”
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
From this reading “THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.”
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading “[62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.”
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading “SIXTH JUBILEE.”
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."”
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading “THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.”
third-person singular of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading “[62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.”
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading “This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."”
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In this reading “This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."”
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From this reading 34.
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From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
divisible by two
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading SIXTH JUBILEE.
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
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From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
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From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
third-person singular of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading SIXTH JUBILEE.
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
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From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [62] Pride of the meadows quickens the circulation of the blood even to frenzy.
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From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE READER.--LIANA'S EASTERN ROOM.--DISPUTATION UPON PATIENCE.--THE PICTURESQUE CURE.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This whole observation on the pharmaceutic value of pride of the meadows is taken from Tissot's "Traité sur les Nerfs."
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