Chapter 30 of On the Heights: A Novel is here in full — 351 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of On the Heights: A Novel is here in full — 351 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno. He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever. Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed: "I know how it is in the world. To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
Chapter 30 of On the Heights: A Novel is here in full — 351 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading “The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.”
possessive form of “bruno” — German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading “He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.”
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading “He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.”
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading “To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:”
a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading “Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:”
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading “To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.”
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading “The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.”
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In this reading “The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.”
In this reading “Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:”
In this reading “"I know how it is in the world.”
In this reading “Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:”
In this reading “He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.”
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later than; following
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.
possessive form of “bruno” — German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
set up or found
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
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 He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
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From this reading "I know how it is in the world.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know how it is in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know how it is in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know how it is in the world.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He held Bruno's hand in his--it was hot with fever.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
at the time that
From this reading Now that he had found the key to Bruno's character and present mood, he knew what was meant when the mourner exclaimed:
in the company of; together with
From this reading The intendant sat on the sofa with Bruno.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day and to-morrow there is hunting at Wolfswinkel; and day after to-morrow, the races.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I know how it is in the world.
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