Chapter 18 of A Maker of History is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of A Maker of History is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?" It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still. Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own. He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek. For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
Chapter 18 of A Maker of History is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading “Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.”
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading “Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.”
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading “Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.”
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading “Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.”
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading “For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.”
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading “Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.”
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.”
defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration
From this reading “Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.”
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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 Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?"
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
not in physical motion
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For a moment there stole through his numbed senses the fear of more terrible things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Duncombe that time stood still.
defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He felt the other's hot breath upon his cheek.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
which person or people
From this reading "WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Andrew's face, wholly disfigured by the hideous dark spectacles, unrecognizable, threatening, was within a few inches of his own.
Chapter 18 of A Maker of History by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 208 sentences, grouped into 42 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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