Chapter 23 of Rujub, the Juggler is here in full — 245 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIII
Chapter 23 of Rujub, the Juggler is here in full — 245 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort. “How are you, Miss Hannay? I am glad to see you down.” “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places. You are the invalid, and not I.”
Chapter 23 of Rujub, the Juggler is here in full — 245 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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made or become different in nature or form
From this reading ““I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.”
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading “The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.”
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.”
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading “You are the invalid, and not I.””
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.”
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading ““I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.”
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading ““I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.”
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading “The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad to see you down.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are the invalid, and not I.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How are you, Miss Hannay?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I am glad to see you down.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
set up or found
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad to see you down.”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How are you, Miss Hannay?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad to see you down.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading You are the invalid, and not I.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “How are you, Miss Hannay?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You are the invalid, and not I.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am glad to see you down.”
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Bathurst found Isobel Hannay sitting in a shady court that had been converted into a sort of general room for the ladies in the fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am glad to see you down.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How are you, Miss Hannay?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I might repeat your words, Mr. Bathurst, for you see we have changed places.
Chapter 23 of Rujub, the Juggler by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty holds 245 sentences, grouped into 49 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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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