Chapter 34 of Rupert's Ambition is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 34 of Rupert's Ambition is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
RUPERT'S PREDICAMENT. Rupert did not wake till later than usual. The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights. He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep. He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
Chapter 34 of Rupert's Ambition is here in full — 57 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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confidently declared to be so
From this reading “The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.”
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading “The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.”
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading “He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.”
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading “RUPERT'S PREDICAMENT.”
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading “The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.”
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading “RUPERT'S PREDICAMENT.”
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.”
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “Rupert did not wake till later than usual.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.”
In this reading “He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.”
simultaneously
In this reading “He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.”
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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 He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
above and across; more than
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading RUPERT'S PREDICAMENT.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
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From this reading RUPERT'S PREDICAMENT.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
up to a particular time
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The previous day had been unusually fatiguing and nature had asserted her rights.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Rupert did not wake till later than usual.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a little surprised to find that he was not visible.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
in or at the place that
From this reading He turned over and mechanically looked over to where his companion lay at the time he went to sleep.
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