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How I Filmed the War
How I Filmed the War

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of How I Filmed the War is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Geoffrey H. Malins • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 26 of How I Filmed the War by Geoffrey H. Malins holds 139 sentences, grouped into 28 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 26 holds 139 sentences of How I Filmed the War, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.

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KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.
I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.
In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.
By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.
The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

How I Filmed the War

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of How I Filmed the War is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.
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I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.
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In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.
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By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.
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The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Across preposition US /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading “By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.”

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Château noun US /ʃæˈtoʊ/

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading “The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.”

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Journey noun US /ˈjourney/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.”

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Might modal verb US /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.”

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One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.”

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Save preposition US /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading “By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.”

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Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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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 KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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able

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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Amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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arrival

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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away

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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Belgians

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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blazing

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

From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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car

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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charming

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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considerable

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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country

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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Cross-Channel

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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cutting

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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distance

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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Distinguished

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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Douglas

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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excellent

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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Film

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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first

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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French

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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Gathering

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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General

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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get

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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Girl

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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going

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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Guests

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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Haig

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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heard

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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Historic

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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Home

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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house

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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Joffre

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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JourneynounUS /ˈjourney/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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KING

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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large

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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leading

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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light

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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Little

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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M

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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Majesty

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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MEET

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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miles

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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morning

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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night

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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off

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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order

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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Part

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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Permitted

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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Poincaré

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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possibly

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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PRESIDENT

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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royal

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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seemingly

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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sharp

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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Sir

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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situated

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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spot

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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started

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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sun

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From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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Take

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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there

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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thing

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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typical

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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very

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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Visit

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From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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war

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From this reading The château was a typical French one, not very large, but situated in a charming spot, seemingly miles away from such a thing as war.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the morning there was an excellent light, the sun was blazing; and at 9 a.m. sharp we started off, the royal car leading.

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well

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From this reading I heard that night that the King was going to meet M. Poincaré, the French President, at the house of Sir Douglas Haig, and very possibly General Joffre might be there, as well.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading KING AND PRESIDENT MEET An Historic Gathering--In which King and President, Joffre and Haig Take Part--His Majesty and the Little French Girl--I Am Permitted to Film the King and His Distinguished Guests--A Visit to the King of the Belgians--A Cross-Channel Journey--And Home.

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wished

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From this reading By cutting across country I was able to save a considerable distance as I wished to get there first, in order to film the arrival.

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