Chapter 25 of A Royal Prisoner is here in full — 33 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 25 of A Royal Prisoner is here in full — 33 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I WANT TO LIVE!" During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him. "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death." But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over. Besides, he had his faithful revolver.
Chapter 25 of A Royal Prisoner is here in full — 33 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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expected hopefully
From this reading “During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.”
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading “During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.”
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading “"I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."”
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading “During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.”
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading “Besides, he had his faithful revolver.”
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.”
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading “Besides, he had his faithful revolver.”
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading “But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
expected hopefully
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he had his faithful revolver.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Besides, he had his faithful revolver.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I WANT TO LIVE!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I WANT TO LIVE!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
above and across; more than
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Besides, he had his faithful revolver.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I WANT TO LIVE!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
up to a particular time
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I WANT TO LIVE!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
in or at the place that
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During two days which passed like two centuries, Fandor had been held prisoner in his dungeon where death awaited him.
which person or people
From this reading But Fandor was of those who do not give up until the struggle is over.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am condemned to death," he exclaimed, "very good, then I will wait for death."
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