Chapter 14 of A Monk of Cruta is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of A Monk of Cruta is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous. Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows. "Don't you know me, Gomez?" Paul asked, stepping forward. "I am Paul de Vaux."
Chapter 14 of A Monk of Cruta is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading “"THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.”
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading “Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.”
spoil as if by poison
From this reading “"THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.”
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading “"THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.”
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading “Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.”
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading “"THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.”
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “Paul asked, stepping forward.”
United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)
From this reading “"I am Paul de Vaux."”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Paul de Vaux."
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Paul asked, stepping forward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "I am Paul de Vaux."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't you know me, Gomez?"
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Paul asked, stepping forward.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am Paul de Vaux."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't you know me, Gomez?"
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't you know me, Gomez?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
spoil as if by poison
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
having a supporting base
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Paul asked, stepping forward.
not in physical motion
From this reading Gomez, standing on the step, was in the full light of the hall lamp, but Paul was still amongst the shadows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)
From this reading "I am Paul de Vaux."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE POISON OF HONEY FLOWERS" The recognition was not immediately simultaneous.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you know me, Gomez?"
Chapter 14 of A Monk of Cruta by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 137 sentences, grouped into 28 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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