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Prince Zilah — Volume 3
Prince Zilah — Volume 3

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Prince Zilah — Volume 3 is here in full — 244 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.
Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
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Prince Zilah — Volume 3

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Prince Zilah — Volume 3 is here in full — 244 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.
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He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.
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The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.
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The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.
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Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.
/prɪns zɪltʃ red ðə ˈnʌmbər ʌv ðə ruːm əˈpɑːn ə bræs saɪn ənd went ʌp/

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

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agencies noun US /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading “The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.”

bags noun US /bæɡz/

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading “The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.”

excursion noun US /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading “The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.”

manufacturers noun US /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading “The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.”

puck noun US /pʌk/

a mischievous sprite of English folklore

From this reading “THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.”

significance noun US /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

the quality of being significant

From this reading “THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.”

steamboat noun US /ˈstiːmboʊt/

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading “The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.”

Zilch noun US /zɪltʃ/

a quantity of no importance

From this reading “Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

aimverbUS /eɪm/

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

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 HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

bagsnounUS /bæɡz/

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

barsnounUS /bɑːrz/

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.

brassnounUS /bræs/

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

Britannicadjective

of Britain

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

cabnounUS /kæb/

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/

object formed by a mold

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.

excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

floornounUS /flɔːr/

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

Halevynoun

French operatic composer (1799-1862)

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

L'Actualite

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From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.

OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

PrincenounUS /prɪns/

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

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

PUCKnounUS /pʌk/

a mischievous sprite of English folklore

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/

in the recent past

From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.

representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

RuenounUS /ruː/

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

semi-English

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

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

shooknounUS /ʃʊk/

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

the quality of being significant

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading The office of 'L'Actualite' had only recently been established there.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

Varhely's

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From this reading He shook Varhely's hand, entered a cab, and, casting a glance at the journal in his hands, he ordered the coachman to drive to the office of 'L'Actualite', Rue Halevy, near the Opera.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading The society journal, whose aim was represented by its title, had its quarters on the third floor in that semi-English section where bars, excursion agencies, steamboat offices, and manufacturers of travelling- bags give to the streets a sort of Britannic aspect.

Yanski

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

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

Zilah

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

From this reading THE HOME OF "PUCK" Prince Zilah did not observe at all the marked significance old Yanski gave to this last speech.

ZilchnounUS /zɪltʃ/

a quantity of no importance

From this reading Prince Zilch read the number of the room upon a brass sign and went up.

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This page carries chapter 2 of Prince Zilah — Volume 3 by Jules Claretie exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 244 sentences, grouped into 49 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Work through the 49 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 49 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 2 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 2 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Prince Zilah — Volume 3

Common questions about reading Prince Zilah — Volume 3 by Jules Claretie on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Prince Zilah — Volume 3?

Yes. All 1816 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #3929 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Prince Zilah — Volume 3 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #3929, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Prince Zilah — Volume 3 take to read?

About 151 minutes of reading across 364 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Prince Zilah — Volume 3 section by section

How to work through Prince Zilah — Volume 3 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 11 chapters of Prince Zilah — Volume 3 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 Prince Zilah — Volume 3

Words and structures a reader meets early in Prince Zilah — Volume 3, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Evening
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Prince Zilah — Volume 3; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Package
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Prince Zilah — Volume 3; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Letters
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Prince Zilah — Volume 3; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Killed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Prince Zilah — Volume 3; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.