Chapter 14 of Julian Mortimer is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of Julian Mortimer is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SANDERS TELLS HIS STORY. JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders. He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head. If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be? “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
Chapter 14 of Julian Mortimer is here in full — 160 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.”
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading “JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders.”
professing to be qualified
From this reading “If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?”
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?”
release, as from one's grip
From this reading “If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?”
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading “SANDERS TELLS HIS STORY.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “SANDERS TELLS HIS STORY.”
someone who visits
From this reading “JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders.”
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In this reading “If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?”
In this reading ““Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SANDERS TELLS HIS STORY.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
above and across; more than
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
professing to be qualified
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
release, as from one's grip
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading SANDERS TELLS HIS STORY.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SANDERS TELLS HIS STORY.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading SANDERS TELLS HIS STORY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
bound or secured closely
From this reading He recognized him by the handkerchief that was tied over his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
someone who visits
From this reading JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Julian!” exclaimed the man, in a low but excited tone of voice.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JULIAN’S visitor was the man Sanders.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he had come there to release him would it not be sufficient proof that he was really the friend he professed to be?
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