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THE BROTHER OF ST.
MAGLOIRE.
As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.
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Historical Romances

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of Historical Romances is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE BROTHER OF ST.
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MAGLOIRE.
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As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.
/æz ðə ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən ʌv ˈpaʊər ɪz fɔːr ðə moʊst pɑːrt ˈpliːzɪŋ soʊ ðə ˈeksərsaɪz ʌv ðæt wɪtʃ ə ˈwʊmən pəˈzesəz ˈoʊvər ə mæn ɪz əˈspeʃli ˈplezənt/
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When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.
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The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

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akin adjective US /əˈkɪn/

similar in quality or character

From this reading “When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.”

arise verb US /ərˈaɪz/

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.”

exertion noun US /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading “As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.”

Hannibal noun US /ˈhænɪbəl/

general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)

From this reading “The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.”

haven noun US /ˈheɪvən/

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading “When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.”

momentary adjective US /ˈmoʊmənteri/

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading “When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.”

pleasing adjective US /ˈpliːzɪŋ/

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading “As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.”

possesses verb US /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading “As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.”

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in addition preposition + noun

In this reading “When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.”

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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 As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/

similar in quality or character

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

augurynoun

an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/

only a very short time before

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

BROTHERnounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE BROTHER OF ST.

CountverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

exultationnoun

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

fairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/

obtain

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/

general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

MAGLOIRE

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From this reading MAGLOIRE.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROTHER OF ST.

ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

risknounUS /rɪsk/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/

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

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

ST

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From this reading THE BROTHER OF ST.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE BROTHER OF ST.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

Vrillac

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From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When in addition a risk of no ordinary kind has been run, and the happy issue has been barely expected--above all when the momentary gain seems an augury of final victory--it is impossible that a feeling akin to exultation should not arise in the mind, however black the horizon, and however distant the fair haven.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The situation in which Count Hannibal left Mademoiselle de Vrillac will be remembered.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As the exertion of power is for the most part pleasing, so the exercise of that which a woman possesses over a man is especially pleasant.

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About 600 minutes of reading across 3992 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Historical Romances section by section

How to work through Historical Romances section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 40 chapters of Historical Romances to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Historical Romances

Words and structures a reader meets early in Historical Romances, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Diphthong
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Historical Romances; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Represented
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Historical Romances; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Marked
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Historical Romances; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cards
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Historical Romances; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.