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Plain Tales from the Hills

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS
WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.
Look, you have cast out Love!
What Gods are these You bid me please?
The Three in One, the One in Three?
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Plain Tales from the Hills

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Plain Tales from the Hills is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS
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WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.
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Look, you have cast out Love!
/lʊk juː hæv kæst aʊt lʌv/
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What Gods are these You bid me please?
/wʌt ɡɑːdz ɑːr ðiːz juː bɪd miː pliːz/
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The Three in One, the One in Three?
/ðə θriː ɪn wʌn ðə wʌn ɪn θriː/

Learner Dictionary

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amendment noun US /əˈmendmənt/

the act of amending or correcting

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

din noun US /dɪn/

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

fraud noun US /frɔːd/

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

likeness noun US /ˈlaɪknəs/

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

pig noun US /pɪɡ/

domestic swine

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

poorer adjective US /ˈpuːrər/

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

rout verb US /raʊt/

cause to flee

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

venus noun US /ˈviːnəs/

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading “IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

AMENDMENTnounUS /əˈmendmənt/

the act of amending or correcting

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

ANNODOMINI

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading What Gods are these You bid me please?

BANKnounUS /bæŋk/

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

bidverbUS /bɪd/

propose a payment

From this reading What Gods are these You bid me please?

BISARA

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From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

BRONCKHORST

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

castverbUS /kæst/

put or send forth

From this reading Look, you have cast out Love!

DINnounUS /dɪn/

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

DIVORCE-CASE

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

ERRORnounUS /ˈerər/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

FOREIGNadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

FRAUDnounUS /frɔːd/

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

GATEnounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

GodsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading What Gods are these You bid me please?

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Look, you have cast out Love!

HELDadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

HILLSnounUS /hɪlz/

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

HUNDREDnounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

HUSSARS

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From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

LIKENESSnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

LISPETH

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From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

LookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look, you have cast out Love!

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Look, you have cast out Love!

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What Gods are these You bid me please?

MOUTHnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

MUHAMMID

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

OFFICEnounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Three in One, the One in Three?

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Look, you have cast out Love!

PIGnounUS /pɪɡ/

domestic swine

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

PLAINadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

pleaseverbUS /pliːz/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading What Gods are these You bid me please?

POORERadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

PRIDEnounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

REFERENCEnounUS /ˈrefərəns/

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

ROUTverbUS /raʊt/

cause to flee

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

SORROWSnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

STRENGTHnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

TALESnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading What Gods are these You bid me please?

ThreenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Three in One, the One in Three?

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

TOD'S

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

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

VENUSnounUS /ˈviːnəs/

the second nearest planet to the sun

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What Gods are these You bid me please?

WHITEnounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

WORDnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

WRESSLEY

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From this reading WRESSLEY OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY WORD OF MOUTH TO BE HELD FOR REFERENCE PLAIN TALES FROM THE HILLS LISPETH.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Look, you have cast out Love!

YOUTHnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading IN ERROR A BANK FRAUD TOD'S AMENDMENT IN THE PRIDE OF HIS YOUTH PIG THE ROUT OF THE WHITE HUSSARS THE BRONCKHORST DIVORCE-CASE VENUS ANNODOMINI THE BISARA OF POORER THE GATE OF A HUNDRED SORROWS THE STORY OF MUHAMMID DIN ON THE STRENGTH OF A LIKENESS

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How long does Plain Tales from the Hills take to read?

About 323 minutes of reading across 776 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Plain Tales from the Hills section by section

How to work through Plain Tales from the Hills section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 22 chapters of Plain Tales from the Hills to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Plain Tales from the Hills

Words and structures a reader meets early in Plain Tales from the Hills, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Error
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Plain Tales from the Hills; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Fraud
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Plain Tales from the Hills; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Tod's
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Plain Tales from the Hills; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Amendment
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Plain Tales from the Hills; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.