Chapter 40 of A Castle in Spain: A Novel is here in full — 253 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 40 of A Castle in Spain: A Novel is here in full — 253 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN. The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies. Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever. It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain. "Where's Rita," cried "His Majesty," "that cook of cooks?
Chapter 40 of A Castle in Spain: A Novel is here in full — 253 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.”
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading “"Where's Rita," cried "His Majesty," "that cook of cooks?”
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading “It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.”
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.”
with fondness; with love
From this reading “Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.”
at a previous time
From this reading “The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.”
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading “Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.”
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading “It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.”
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In this reading “The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.”
In this reading “The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.”
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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 It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "Where's Rita," cried "His Majesty," "that cook of cooks?
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading "Where's Rita," cried "His Majesty," "that cook of cooks?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Where's Rita," cried "His Majesty," "that cook of cooks?
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.
at any time
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
with fondness; with love
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
at a previous time
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
a human being
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
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From this reading "Where's Rita," cried "His Majesty," "that cook of cooks?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Mrs. Russell clung to the royal person as fondly as ever.
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading It was a critical hour in the destinies of Spain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party of prisoners was conducted by "His Majesty" to that upper room which had formerly been occupied by the ladies.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Where's Rita," cried "His Majesty," "that cook of cooks?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE KING COMES TO CLAIM HIS OWN.
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