Chapter 18 of Charles Rex is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of Charles Rex is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent. "Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash. Larpent looked sardonic. Saltash took up the whisky decanter. "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
Chapter 18 of Charles Rex is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading “"My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.”
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “"Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.”
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading “THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.”
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “"Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.”
occurring by chance
From this reading “"My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.”
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading “Larpent looked sardonic.”
morally excellent
From this reading “THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.”
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading “Saltash took up the whisky decanter.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading Saltash took up the whisky decanter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
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From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Larpent looked sardonic.
occurring by chance
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading Larpent looked sardonic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Saltash took up the whisky decanter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Saltash took up the whisky decanter.
morally excellent
From this reading THE VIRTUOUS HERO "How long is this absurd farce to go on?" said Larpent.
at the time that
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Saltash took up the whisky decanter.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My worthy buccaneer, you don't know when you're lucky.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Aren't you enjoying yourself?" grinned Saltash.
Chapter 18 of Charles Rex by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 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.
Chapter 18 holds 179 sentences of Charles Rex, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 18 of Charles Rex by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 179 sentences, grouped into 36 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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