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Anno Domini 2000

Chapter XI

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LORD REGINALD AGAIN.
The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.
The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.
I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.
The honour is to come to you as your grandfather's representative.
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Anno Domini 2000

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Anno Domini 2000 is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LORD REGINALD AGAIN.
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The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.
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The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.
/ðə ˈempərər ˈsʌmənd miː ənd dɪˈzaɪərd miː tuː send juː hɪz kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
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I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.
/aɪ æm ˈɔːlsoʊ tuː seɪ ðæt hiː ˈwɪʃɪz æz ə rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl ɪˈvent ʌv hɪz reɪn tuː ʃoʊ hɪz əˈpruːvəl ʌv ðə ˈpeɪʃəns skɪl ənd ˈentərpraɪz kəmˈbaɪnd ɪn ðə ɪˈnɔːrməs wɜːrks səkˈsesfəli kənˈkluːdəd ˈjestərdeɪ/
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The honour is to come to you as your grandfather's representative.
/ðə ˈɑːnər ɪz tuː kʌm tuː juː æz jɔːr ˈɡrændfɑːðərz ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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approval noun US /əˈpruːvəl/

the formal act of approving

From this reading “I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.”

combined adjective US /kəmˈbaɪnd/

made or joined or united into one

From this reading “I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.”

congratulate verb US /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading “The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.”

congratulations noun US /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading “The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.”

grandfather's noun US /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading “The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.”

representative noun US /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/

a person who represents others

From this reading “The honour is to come to you as your grandfather's representative.”

successfully adverb US /səkˈsesfəli/

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading “I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.”

undertaking noun US /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading “The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.”

remarkable event adjective + noun

In this reading “I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.”

great undertaking adjective + noun

In this reading “The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading LORD REGINALD AGAIN.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/

the formal act of approving

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/

made or joined or united into one

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The honour is to come to you as your grandfather's representative.

concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/

wanted intensely

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

heartilyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrtəli/

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

Hilda

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

From this reading The honour is to come to you as your grandfather's representative.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The honour is to come to you as your grandfather's representative.

LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD REGINALD AGAIN.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

REGINALD

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LORD REGINALD AGAIN.

reignverbUS /reɪn/

have sovereign power

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

unusual or striking

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/

a person who represents others

From this reading The honour is to come to you as your grandfather's representative.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

skillnounUS /skɪl/

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Emperor summoned me and desired me to send you his congratulations.

undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/

the day immediately before today

From this reading I am also to say that he wishes as a remarkable event of his reign to show his approval of the patience, skill, and enterprise combined in the enormous works successfully concluded yesterday.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The following telegram reached Hilda next morning: "I heartily congratulate you, dear Hilda, on the success of your grandfather's great undertaking.

Chapter 11 of Anno Domini 2000 by Julius, Sir Vogel holds 185 sentences, grouped into 37 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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Domini
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Woman's
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Destiny
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Julius
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