Chapter 3 of A Monk of Cruta is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of A Monk of Cruta is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?" Paul started. He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations. His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous. "What did I think of it!"
Chapter 3 of A Monk of Cruta is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.”
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading “"THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"”
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading “His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.”
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
not in action or at work
From this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.”
without awareness
From this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
In this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
In this reading “"THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"”
In this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
keep in mind for attention or consideration
In this reading “"THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"”
In this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
In this reading “He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did I think of it!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
a young female
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What did I think of it!"
not in action or at work
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
easily agitated
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul started.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
having a supporting base
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Paul started.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His brother's tone sounded oddly in his ears, and he looked flushed and a little nervous.
without awareness
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been standing, like a man in a dream, with folded arms, looking across the room with idle eyes, and unconsciously ignoring many salutations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "THE DANCING GIRL" "What do you think of it?"
Chapter 3 of A Monk of Cruta by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 113 sentences, grouped into 23 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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