Chapter 7 of King--of the Khyber Rifles is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of King--of the Khyber Rifles is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud. Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd. Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare! But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek! And beware!
Chapter 7 of King--of the Khyber Rifles is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading “Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.”
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading “And beware!”
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading “Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.”
equipped with or wearing a helmet
From this reading “Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.”
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.”
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading “Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!”
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading “But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!”
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading “Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.”
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 Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And beware!
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
form a curve
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading And beware!
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
take exception to
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
equipped with or wearing a helmet
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear is the swagger that takes a man in Helmeted, clattering, proud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
at the time that
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Precious the spirit that never will bend-- Hot challenge for insolent stare!
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Sweet are the honors the arrogant win, Hot from the breath of a crowd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But--talk when you've tried it!--to win in the end, Go ahsti!* Be meek!
Chapter 7 of King--of the Khyber Rifles by Talbot Mundy holds 432 sentences, grouped into 87 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.
Chapter 7 holds 432 sentences of King--of the Khyber Rifles, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.
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