Chapter 39 of A Captive of the Roman Eagles is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 39 of A Captive of the Roman Eagles is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies. He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans! Romans! On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them. "Quick!
Chapter 39 of A Captive of the Roman Eagles is here in full — 79 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading “He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!”
a person of German nationality
From this reading “He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!”
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading “But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.”
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading “He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!”
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading “He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading “But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.”
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading “On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.”
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.”
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In this reading “But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.”
In this reading “He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!”
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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 He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Quick!
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
cut with a saw
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading He heard from the east a shout in German: "Romans!
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
in the direction of
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the Batavian was suddenly startled from his mythological studies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On them!" and saw a boat filled with Alemanni steer toward them.
Chapter 39 of A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Felix Dahn holds 79 sentences, grouped into 16 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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