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Lady Rosamond's Secret

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.
Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.
The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.
Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.
He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Lady Rosamond's Secret

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Lady Rosamond's Secret is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.
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Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.
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The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.
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Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.
/ˈwɔːtərluː wɪð ɪts ˈblʌdi siːnz ənd ˈbrɪljənt ˈvɪktəri wɑːz stɪl freʃ ɪn hɪz ˈmem.ər.i/
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He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.
/hiː ˈnevər ˈwɪrid ɪn rɪˈleɪtɪŋ ðiːz wɪð fɑːnd praɪd waɪl hɪz hɑːrt wɑːz ˈfaɪərd wɪð æn ɪnˈθuːziæzəm ðæt stɜːrd ˈevəri veɪn wɪð rɪˈnuːd ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk ˈɪmpəlsɪz/

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

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amply adverb US /ˈæmpli/

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading “Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.”

compensated adjective US /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading “Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.”

impulses noun US /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading “He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.”

patriotic adjective US /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/

inspired by love for your country

From this reading “He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.”

recreation noun US /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading “NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.”

relating verb US /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading “He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.”

vein noun US /veɪn/

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading “He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.”

Waterloo noun US /ˈwɔːtərluː/

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading “Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.”

All words in this reading · 62

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52nd

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From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

81

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From this reading NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

Colnoun

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

compensatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪtəd/

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

Creagh

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

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/

having lost your job

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

Frederictonnoun

the provincial capital of New Brunswick

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.

gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The gallant Col. Creagh had become a general favorite.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

lossnounUS /lɔːs/

something that is lost

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

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

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/

inspired by love for your country

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

RECREATIONnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.

RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

scenesnounUS /siːnz/

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

SOCIALadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

ST

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS--THE 81ST--SOCIAL RECREATION.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

veinnounUS /veɪn/

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Fredericton society was now becoming amply compensated for the loss sustained by the departure of the 52nd Regiment.

WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/

exhausted

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading He never wearied in relating these with fond pride, while his heart was fired with an enthusiasm that stirred every vein with renewed patriotic impulses.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Waterloo, with its bloody scenes and brilliant victory, was still fresh in his memory.

Chapter 14 of Lady Rosamond's Secret by Rebecca Agatha Armour holds 130 sentences, grouped into 26 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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