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Mistress Wilding

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of Mistress Wilding is here in full — 323 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.
But the horseman noticed them.
He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.
Hi!” he shouted.
Nick Trenchard!
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mistress Wilding

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of Mistress Wilding is here in full — 323 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/64 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.
Line 2
But the horseman noticed them.
/bʌt ðə ˈhɔːrsmən ˈnoʊtəst ðem/
Line 3
He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.
/hiː lʊkt ʌp æt ðə saʊnd ʌv ðer waɪld əˈproʊtʃ ˈstɑːrtɪd əˈpɑːn ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ ðem ənd tɜːrnd ɪn hɪz ˈsædəl æz ðeɪ swept pæst hɪm tuː kɔːl əˈpɑːn ðem ɪkˈsaɪtədli tuː stɑːp/
Line 4
Hi!” he shouted.
/haɪ hiː ˈʃaʊtɪd/
Line 5
Nick Trenchard!

Learner Dictionary

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.

excitedly adverb US /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading “He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.”

horseman noun US /ˈhɔːrsmən/

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading “As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.”

Inn noun US /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading “As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.”

Lion noun US /ˈlaɪən/

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading “As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.”

Nick verb US /nɪk/

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading “As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.”

recognizing verb US /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading “He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.”

saddle verb US /ˈsædəl/

put a saddle on

From this reading “He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.”

Wilding noun US /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/

a wild uncultivated plant (especially a wild apple or crabapple tree)

From this reading “As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.”

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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.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the horseman noticed them.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

hell-to-leather

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

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

HinounUS /haɪ/

an expression of greeting

From this reading “Hi!” he shouted.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

InnnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

LionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

NickverbUS /nɪk/

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/

put a saddle on

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “Hi!” he shouted.

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

stopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

sweptadjectiveUS /swept/

possessing sweep

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

Taunton

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

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the horseman noticed them.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

Trenchard

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

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He looked up at the sound of their wild approach, started upon recognizing them, and turned in his saddle as they swept past him to call upon them excitedly to stop.

WildingnounUS /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/

a wild uncultivated plant (especially a wild apple or crabapple tree)

From this reading As Mr. Wilding and Nick Trenchard rode hell-to-leather through Taunton streets they never noticed a horseman at the door of the Red Lion Inn.

Chapter 12 of Mistress Wilding by Rafael Sabatini holds 323 sentences, grouped into 65 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.

What does chapter 12 of Mistress Wilding contain?

Chapter 12 holds 323 sentences of Mistress Wilding, unabridged, divided into 65 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 12 of Mistress Wilding by Rafael Sabatini exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 323 sentences, grouped into 65 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 12 of Mistress Wilding?

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About 469 minutes of reading across 1126 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Mistress Wilding

Words and structures a reader meets early in Mistress Wilding, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Drink
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Mistress Wilding; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cried
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Mistress Wilding; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Young
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Mistress Wilding; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Splashed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Mistress Wilding; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.