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Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid
Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.
This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.
"_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.
"Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.
The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."
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Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Joan of Arc, the Warrior Maid is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.
/ðə ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl ˈhæpənz tuː preɪ wiː duː nɑːt seɪ wɪð ðə lɪps bʌt tuː preɪ wɪð ðə hoʊl sɪnˈserəti ʌv ðə hɑːrt ɪz tuː wɪn æn ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl sɔːrs ʌv ˈmɔːrəl streŋkθ/
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This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.
/ðɪs wiː seɪ ˈsɪmpli frʌm ðə pɔɪnt ʌv vjuː ʌv ə mæn ʌv ˈsaɪəns huː ˈoʊnli kənˈsɜːrnz hɪmˈself wɪð ðə ɪˈfekts ʌv ə fækt ənd ˈoʊnli kənˈsɪdərz truːθs ʌv ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən ənd ɪkˈspɪriəns em ˈsɪmiən luːs/
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"_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.
Line 4
"Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.
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The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."
/ðə frendz huː ɑːr wɪð juː ʃæl əˈkʌmpəni juː ɪf sʌtʃ biː jɔːr dɪˈzaɪər/

Learner Dictionary

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

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

concerns noun US /kənˈsɜːrnz/

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading “This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.”

considers verb US /kənˈsɪdərz/

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading “This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.”

discussing verb US /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading “"_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.”

inexhaustible adjective US /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading “THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.”

luce noun US /luːs/

United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967)

From this reading “This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.”

Orleans noun US /ˈɔːrliənz/

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading “"_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.”

simeon noun US /ˈsɪmiən/

(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel

From this reading “This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.”

truths noun US /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading “This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next day adjective + noun

In this reading “"_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.”

moral strength adjective + noun

In this reading “THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.”

dwell in verb + particle

In this reading “"Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.”

two knights noun + noun counted as “two knight”

In this reading “"_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.”

in the Tower preposition + article + noun counted as “in … tower”

In this reading “"Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.”

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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 This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/

third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

Coudray

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

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

d'Arc

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

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

denounUS /diː/

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

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

Domremy

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

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

dwellverbUS /dwel/

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

Gaucourt

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

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

HAPPENSverbUS /ˈhæpənz/

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

IMPOSSIBLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

Jeanne

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

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

knightsnounUS /naɪts/

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

LUCEnounUS /luːs/

United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967)

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

MaidnounUS /meɪd/

a female domestic

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

prayverbUS /preɪ/

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

Pucelle

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From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

SIMEONnounUS /ˈsɪmiən/

(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/

and nothing more

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

SireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/

make (offspring) by reproduction

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

TowernounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

truthsnounUS /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "_Jeanne d'Arc a Domremy._" The next day, as Jeanne sat with the two knights discussing the audience of the evening before, here came the Sire de Gaucourt, former commander of Orleans.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading This we say simply from the point of view of a man of science who only concerns himself with the effects of a fact, and only considers truths of observation and experience._" M. SIMEON LUCE.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

winverbUS /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENS "_To pray, we do not say with the lips, but to pray with the whole sincerity of the heart, is to win an inexhaustible source of moral strength.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Pucelle," he said, bowing low before the Maid, "I come to you by order of the King, whose desire it is that you should leave this mean place and come to dwell in the Tower of Coudray, which is more proper lodging for you, and nearer to him.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The friends who are with you shall accompany you, if such be your desire."

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