Chapter 9 of Eugene Aram — Volume 04 is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Eugene Aram — Volume 04 is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH. Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
Chapter 9 of Eugene Aram — Volume 04 is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an old word for “between”
From this reading “Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.”
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading “WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.”
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading “Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.”
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading “WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.”
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading “Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.”
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading “WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.”
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading “WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.”
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading “WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
an old word for “between”
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
people who are defeated
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
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From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
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 Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
at the time that
From this reading Long had he wandered, when from far he sees A ruddy flame that gleamed betwixt the trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WALTER AND THE CORPORAL ON THE ROAD.--THE EVENING SETS IN.-- THE GIPSEY TENTS.--ADVENTURE WITH THE HORSEMAN.--THE CORPORAL DISCOMFITED, AND THE ARRIVAL AT KNARESBOROUGH.
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