Chapter 9 of Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE ANONYMOUS LETTER. No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants. It was unsigned, and to the following effect: "PRINCESS CAGLIARI:--Be cautious. Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
Chapter 9 of Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading “THE ANONYMOUS LETTER.”
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.”
showing careful forethought
From this reading “"PRINCESS CAGLIARI:--Be cautious.”
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading “No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.”
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading “Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.”
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.”
lacking a signature
From this reading “It was unsigned, and to the following effect:”
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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 No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was unsigned, and to the following effect:
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "PRINCESS CAGLIARI:--Be cautious.
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From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRINCESS CAGLIARI:--Be cautious.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
showing careful forethought
From this reading "PRINCESS CAGLIARI:--Be cautious.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was unsigned, and to the following effect:
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was unsigned, and to the following effect:
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unsigned, and to the following effect:
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "PRINCESS CAGLIARI:--Be cautious.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANONYMOUS LETTER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
lacking a signature
From this reading It was unsigned, and to the following effect:
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No sooner had her lawyer left her than a letter was delivered to Blanka by one of the hotel servants.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Prince Cagliari is carrying out a fiendish scheme against you.
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