Chapter 3 of Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered. "Who?" inquired the young man. "Who else but Caesar, and it is well. The gods--who are they?" "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
Chapter 3 of Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading “"The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.”
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading “"Who else but Caesar, and it is well.”
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading “"The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.”
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading “"He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.”
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading “"He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.”
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading “"He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.”
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading “"He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.”
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading “"The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.”
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acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Who else but Caesar, and it is well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gods--who are they?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Who else but Caesar, and it is well.
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading "Who else but Caesar, and it is well.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who else but Caesar, and it is well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The gods--who are they?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Who?" inquired the young man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who else but Caesar, and it is well.
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
and nothing more
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Who?" inquired the young man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gods--who are they?"
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading "The adopted children of Vergil and Homer," said Appius, brother of Arria, who had just returned from the baths.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is more honored than Jupiter these days," the philosopher was saying as Vergilius re-entered.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Who else but Caesar, and it is well.
which person or people
From this reading "Who?" inquired the young man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Who?" inquired the young man.
Chapter 3 of Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ by Irving Bacheller holds 158 sentences, grouped into 32 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.
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