Chapter 16 of A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel is here in full — 501 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel is here in full — 501 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY. I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky. They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely. "What are you doing?" I cried, addressing myself to Heliobas.
Chapter 16 of A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel is here in full — 501 sentences across 101 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “I cried, addressing myself to Heliobas.”
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading “I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.”
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading “I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.”
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading “They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.”
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading “A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY.”
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading “I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.”
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading “I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.”
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.”
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 A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY.
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading I cried, addressing myself to Heliobas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you doing?"
on or to one side
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I cried, addressing myself to Heliobas.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What are you doing?"
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY.
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
lacking determination or decisiveness
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I cried, addressing myself to Heliobas.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
done under pressure
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading I rushed to the study-door, tore aside the velvet hangings, and faced Heliobas and Prince Ivan Petroffsky.
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you doing?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They held drawn weapons, which they lowered at my sudden entrance, and paused irresolutely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you doing?"
Chapter 16 of A Romance of Two Worlds: A Novel by Marie Corelli holds 501 sentences, grouped into 101 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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