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Prince Zilah — Volume 2
Prince Zilah — Volume 2

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Prince Zilah — Volume 2 is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.
The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.
There was no other alternative.
No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.
She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.
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Prince Zilah — Volume 2

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Prince Zilah — Volume 2 is here in full — 122 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.
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The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.
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There was no other alternative.
/ðer wɑːz noʊ ˈʌðər ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
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No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.
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She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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alternative adjective US /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/

serving or used in place of another

From this reading “There was no other alternative.”

capabilities noun US /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading “The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.”

condemned verb US /kənˈdemd/

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading “The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.”

eve noun US /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading “"A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.”

falsehood noun US /ˈfælshʊd/

a false statement

From this reading “The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.”

fiery adjective US /ˈfaɪəri/

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading “The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.”

implacable adjective US /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/

incapable of being placated

From this reading “The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.”

robes noun US /roʊbz/

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading “"A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.”

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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 "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/

serving or used in place of another

From this reading There was no other alternative.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

Andras

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From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

Andras's

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

From this reading She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

another's

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

avowalnoun

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

BEAUTIFULadjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/

feelings of ardent love

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

DREAMnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

evenounUS /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/

a false statement

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/

for a limitless time

From this reading She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/

incapable of being placated

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

Laszlo

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

loseverbUS /luːz/

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

marriage-day

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

Marsa

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There was no other alternative.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was no other alternative.

others

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From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

payverbUS /peɪ/

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

robesnounUS /roʊbz/

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading She had no doubt but that an avowal would forever ruin her in Andras's eyes.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no other alternative.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

to-morrow

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From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

Tzigana

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From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

wearverbUS /wer/

be dressed in

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The fiery Tzigana, who felt in her heart, implacable as it was to evil and falsehood, all capabilities of devotion and truth, was condemned to lie, or to lose the love of Prince Andras, which was her very life.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading No, no: since she had met this man, superior to all others, since he loved her and she loved him, she would take an hour of his life and pay for that hour with her own.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

Zilah

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From this reading "A BEAUTIFUL DREAM" It was the eve of the marriage-day of Prince Andras Zilah and Mademoiselle Marsa Laszlo, and Marsa sat alone in her chamber, where the white robes she was to wear next day were spread out on the bed; alone for the last time--to-morrow she would be another's.

Chapter 8 of Prince Zilah — Volume 2 by Jules Claretie holds 122 sentences, grouped into 25 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.

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Marsa
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Departed
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Vogotzine
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