Chapter 10 of Prince Zilah — Volume 1 is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Prince Zilah — Volume 1 is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"IS FATE SO JUST?" "We are moving! We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness. "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation. "A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"
Chapter 10 of Prince Zilah — Volume 1 is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading “We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness.”
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading “"I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.”
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “"I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.”
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading “"I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.”
plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading “"I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “"A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"”
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading “"A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"”
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading “"I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.”
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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 "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are moving!
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
pledged to be married
From this reading "A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "IS FATE SO JUST?"
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "IS FATE SO JUST?"
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From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
and nothing more
From this reading "IS FATE SO JUST?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness.
full of life and energy
From this reading We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness.
in motion
From this reading "We are moving!
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading "A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading "A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "IS FATE SO JUST?"
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "A subject for a novel,-- 'The Shipwreck of the Betrothed.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are off!" cried the lively little Baroness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are moving!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I hope we shan't be shipwrecked," retorted Jacquemin; and he then proceeded to draw a comical picture of possible adventures wherein figured white bears, icebergs, and death by starvation.
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