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Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.
Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.
Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.
When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.
Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.
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Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.
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Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.
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Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.
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When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.
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Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

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bride noun US /braɪd/

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading “Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.”

destroyed adjective US /dɪˈstrɔɪd/

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading “Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.”

plunge verb US /plʌndʒ/

thrust or throw into

From this reading “Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.”

spared verb US /sperd/

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading “Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.”

tribute noun US /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading “Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.”

vanquished verb US /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading “Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.”

warmly adverb US /ˈwɔːrmli/

in a hearty manner

From this reading “Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.”

welcomed verb US /ˈwelkəmd/

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading “Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.”

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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 Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

Angantyr

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From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

Angurvadel

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From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

Atle's

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From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

bridenounUS /braɪd/

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.

direfuladjective

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

fearlessnessnoun

feeling no fear

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

Framnas

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

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

Frithiof

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From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

Helge

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

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

Ingeborg

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

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

payverbUS /peɪ/

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/

thrust or throw into

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.

RingverbUS /rɪŋ/

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Helge had destroyed the estate at Framnas, and had given Ingeborg as a bride to King Ring.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

Sogn

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

From this reading Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

sparedverbUS /sperd/

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

springnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

Thorsten

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

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until spring did Frithiof return to Sogn.

vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/

past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/

in a hearty manner

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Frithiof recovered Angurvadel, but as he was about to plunge it into Atle's body he was so moved by the fearlessness of the vanquished man that he spared his life.

welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Earl Angantyr then warmly welcomed the son of his noble friend Thorsten, and because of the memory of this friendship agreed to pay the required tribute.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When he arrived in his native land he learned of two direful events.

Chapter 11 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 by Charles Herbert Sylvester holds 395 sentences, grouped into 79 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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