Chapter 20 of Sacrifice is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 20 of Sacrifice is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Lilla! Lilla!" She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration. His day's work was over. He showed her what he had done.
Chapter 20 of Sacrifice is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading “She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.”
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “His day's work was over.”
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.”
incapable of failure or error
From this reading “She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.”
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading “She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “He showed her what he had done.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.”
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.”
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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 She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His day's work was over.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He showed her what he had done.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He showed her what he had done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He showed her what he had done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His day's work was over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
incapable of failure or error
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
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From this reading "Lilla!
in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
above and across; more than
From this reading His day's work was over.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed her what he had done.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She appeared in the doorway of the study like a muse that David had summoned by an infallible conjuration.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His day's work was over.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He showed her what he had done.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His day's work was over.
Chapter 20 of Sacrifice by Stephen French Whitman holds 32 sentences, grouped into 7 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.
Chapter 20 holds 32 sentences of Sacrifice, unabridged, divided into 7 reading sections.
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