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On Guard: Mark Mallory's Celebration
On Guard: Mark Mallory's Celebration

Chapter XV

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THE PLEBES PLOT, TOO.
Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.
As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."
"So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."
"I thought he would do anything for you.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

On Guard: Mark Mallory's Celebration

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of On Guard: Mark Mallory's Celebration is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE PLEBES PLOT, TOO.
Line 2
Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.
/mɑːrk faʊnd ðə ˈɑːbdʒekt ʌv hɪz sɜːrtʃ ɑːn ðə hoʊˈtel piˈæzə ˈlʊkɪŋ æz ˈbjuːtəfəl ənd əˈtræktɪv æz hɪz maɪnd kʊd ˌɪˈmædʒən/
Line 3
As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."
/æz ɪt pruːvd ʃiː wɑːz ˈfʊli æz ˈæŋkʃəs tuː siː hɪm æz hiː wɑːz tuː siː hɜːr ʃiː wɑːz ˈkjʊriəs tuː hiːr əˈbaʊt ˈteksəs/
Line 4
"So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."
/soʊ hiː hæz ˈprɑːməst ˈnevər tuː duː ɪt əˈɡen ʃiː sed wen mɑːrk hæd toʊld hɜːr ʌv ˈpaʊərz ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Line 5
"I thought he would do anything for you.
/aɪ θɔːt hiː wʊd duː ˈeniθɪŋ fɔːr juː/

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.

attractive adjective US /əˈtræktɪv/

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading “Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.”

fully adverb US /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading “As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."”

imagine verb US /ˌɪˈmædʒən/

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading “Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.”

piazza noun US /piˈæzə/

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading “Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.”

plot noun US /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading “THE PLEBES PLOT, TOO.”

Powers noun US /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading “"So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."”

reformation noun US /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading “"So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."”

Texas noun US /ˈteksəs/

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading “As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

hear about verb + particle

In this reading “As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."”

All words in this reading · 54

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.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading "I thought he would do anything for you.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I thought he would do anything for you.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I thought he would do anything for you.

imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

PLEBES

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From this reading THE PLEBES PLOT, TOO.

PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading THE PLEBES PLOT, TOO.

PowersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/

established beyond doubt

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Mark found the object of his search on the hotel piazza, looking as beautiful and attractive as his mind could imagine.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE PLEBES PLOT, TOO.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I thought he would do anything for you.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

TOOadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE PLEBES PLOT, TOO.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading As it proved, she was fully as anxious to see him as he was to see her; she was curious to hear about "Texas."

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "So he has promised never to do it again!" she said, when Mark had told her of Powers' "reformation."

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I thought he would do anything for you.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thought he would do anything for you.

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