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Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3)
Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3)

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3) is here in full — 321 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.
IN THREE VOLUMES--VOL.
III.
Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.
The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.
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Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3)

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3) is here in full — 321 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/64 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.
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IN THREE VOLUMES--VOL.
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III.
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Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.
/ˈhaɪər ənd ˈhaɪər roʊz ðə fleɪmz æz freʃ stɪks wɜːr ˈkɑːnstəntli paɪld ɑːn/
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The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.
/ðə blʌd əˈɡen bɪˈɡæn tuː ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt θruː ðə veɪnz ənd ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl æz ðə hiːt wɑːz ðə ʃɑːrp ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ ɪn ðə hændz ənd fiːt kɑːzd ðə ɡɜːrlz əˈkjuːt peɪn/

Learner Dictionary

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

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acute adjective US /əˈkjuːt/

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading “The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.”

circulate verb US /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/

become widely known and passed on

From this reading “The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.”

enjoyable adjective US /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading “The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.”

juggler noun US /ˈdʒʌɡələr/

a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity

From this reading “AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.”

mutiny noun US /ˈmjuːtəni/

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading “AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.”

piled verb US /paɪld/

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading “Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.”

tingling adjective US /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading “The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.”

volumes noun US /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading “IN THREE VOLUMES--VOL.”

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acute pain adjective + noun

In this reading “The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.”

circulate through verb + particle

In this reading “The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.”

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acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

bloodnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

CARNE'S

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

causedverbUS /kɑːzd/

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/

become widely known and passed on

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

CURSEnounUS /kɜːrs/

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

ETC

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

heatnounUS /hiːt/

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

HigheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

HOLDverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading III.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

JUGGLERnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡələr/

a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

MUTINYnounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

painnounUS /peɪn/

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

piledverbUS /paɪld/

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

RUJUB

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

sticksnounUS /stɪks/

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF 'RUJUB THE JUGGLER' 'IN THE DAYS OF THE MUTINY' 'THE CURSE OF CARNE'S HOLD' ETC.

THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading IN THREE VOLUMES--VOL.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

veinsnounUS /veɪnz/

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

VOL

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

From this reading IN THREE VOLUMES--VOL.

VOLUMESnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading IN THREE VOLUMES--VOL.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The blood again began to circulate through the veins, and enjoyable as the heat was, the sharp tingling in the hands and feet caused the girls acute pain.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Higher and higher rose the flames as fresh sticks were constantly piled on.

Chapter 1 of Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty holds 321 sentences, grouped into 65 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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Chapter 1 holds 321 sentences of Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3), unabridged, divided into 65 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3)

Words and structures a reader meets early in Dorothy's Double. Volume 3 (of 3), each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

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Rujub
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