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Beyond The Rocks: A Love Story
Beyond The Rocks: A Love Story

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Beyond The Rocks: A Love Story is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314
The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.
From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.
To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.
A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.
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Beyond The Rocks: A Love Story

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Beyond The Rocks: A Love Story is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314
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The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.
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From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.
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To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.
/tuː duː ðem ˈdʒʌstəs ˈiːðər ʌv ðiːz ˈleɪdiz wʊd hæv bɪn ɡlæd tuː rɪˈliːv hɜːr ʌv ðə ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən tuː bɪˈkʌm ˈmɪsɪz braʊn bʌt ˈmɪstər braʊn θɔːt ˈʌðərwaɪz/
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A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.
/ə jʌŋ ənd ˈbjuːtəfəl waɪf wɑːz wʌt hiː ˈbɑːrɡənd fɔːr/

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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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bargained verb US /ˈbɑːrɡənd/

past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading “A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.”

Clementine noun US /ˈkleməntaɪn/

a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa

From this reading “From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.”

illustrations noun US /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading “With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314”

obligation noun US /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.”

Paramount adjective US /ˈperəmaʊnt/

having superior power and influence

From this reading “With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314”

rebellious adjective US /rɪˈbeljəs/

resisting control or authority

From this reading “The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.”

starring adjective US /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading “With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314”

Swanson noun US /ˈswɑːnsən/

United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)

From this reading “With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314”

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314

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

8

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

96

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

agenounUS /eɪdʒ/

how long something has existed

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

bargainedverbUS /ˈbɑːrɡənd/

past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

Bracondale

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

BrownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

ClementinenounUS /ˈkleməntaɪn/

a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

Couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

eldernounUS /ˈeldər/

a person who is older than you are

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

Elinor

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

FairynounUS /ˈferi/

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

Frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

Gloria

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

Glyn

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

OnceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

ParamountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/

having superior power and influence

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

Photo-Play

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/

resisting control or authority

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

Rodolph

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

SarahnounUS /ˈserə/

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

SayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

starringadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

step-sisters

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From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

SwansonnounUS /ˈswɑːnsən/

United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

Theodora's

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From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

TimenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

Valentino

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From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading From the very first she had thought it hard that she should have had to take this situation, instead of Sarah or Clementine, her elder step-sisters, so much nearer his age than herself.

Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The hours were composed mostly of dull or rebellious moments during the period of Theodora's engagement to Mr. Brown.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

WonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading With illustrations From the Paramount Photo-Play starring Gloria Swanson with Rodolph Valentino Rodolph Valentino, as Lord Bracondale and Elinor Glyn, the author _Frontispiece_ "She Wondered What Love Was--" 8 "Once Upon a Time There Was a Fairy Prince and Princess--" 96 What Could He Say to Her-- 314

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To do them justice, either of these ladies would have been glad to relieve her of the obligation to become Mrs. Brown, but Mr. Brown thought otherwise.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A young and beautiful wife was what he bargained for.

Chapter 1 of Beyond The Rocks: A Love Story by Elinor Glyn holds 424 sentences, grouped into 85 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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