Chapter 10 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner." "Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert. "No," replied De Bracy; "I have rendered me, rescue or no rescue. I will be true prisoner. Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.
Chapter 10 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 is here in full — 391 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/78 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading “Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.”
plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading “Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.”
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “"I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."”
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading “"No," replied De Bracy; "I have rendered me, rescue or no rescue.”
free from harm or evil
From this reading “"Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert.”
except for; apart from
From this reading “Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “"Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “I will be true prisoner.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I will be true prisoner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "No," replied De Bracy; "I have rendered me, rescue or no rescue.
plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No," replied De Bracy; "I have rendered me, rescue or no rescue.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," replied De Bracy; "I have rendered me, rescue or no rescue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No," replied De Bracy; "I have rendered me, rescue or no rescue.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading "No," replied De Bracy; "I have rendered me, rescue or no rescue.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am here," replied De Bracy, "but I am a prisoner."
free from harm or evil
From this reading "Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Can I rescue thee?" cried Bois-Guilbert.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Save thyself; there are hawks abroad.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I will be true prisoner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will be true prisoner.
Chapter 10 of Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 by Charles Herbert Sylvester holds 391 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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