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Chapter XXIX

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FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.
Yet, it must be a future work.
Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.
In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.
I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.
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Secresy

Chapter XXIX

Chapter 29 of Secresy is here in full — 140 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.
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Yet, it must be a future work.
/jet ɪt mʌst biː ə ˈfjuːtʃər wɜːrk/
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Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.
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In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.
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I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.
/aɪ wɪʃ juː wʊd trʌst miː ðæt ɪn ðə end ɪt meɪ faɪnd ə rɪˈwɔːrd/

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benevolence noun US /bəˈnev.əl.əns/

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading “In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.”

caroline adjective US /ˈkerəlaɪn/

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading “FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.”

carries noun US /ˈkæriz/

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading “In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.”

conquer verb US /ˈkɑːŋkər/

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading “FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.”

increases noun US /ɪnˈkriːsəz/

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading “In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.”

Inexorable adjective US /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading “FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.”

readiness noun US /ˈredinəs/

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading “Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.”

undertake verb US /ˈʌndərteɪk/

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading “Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

die without verb + particle

In this reading “In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.”

without hope preposition + noun

In this reading “In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.”

in the end preposition + article + noun counted as “in … end”

eventually or after a lengthy period of time

In this reading “I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.”

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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 Yet, it must be a future work.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

extreme mental distress

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

ARTHURnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

ASHBURN

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

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Yet, it must be a future work.

benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

CAROLINEadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

dieverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading Yet, it must be a future work.

gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

InexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet, it must be a future work.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

liveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

MURDEN

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

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Yet, it must be a future work.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/

win approval or support for

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.

sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

Sibella's

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

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

trustnounUS /trʌst/

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.

undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish you would trust me, that in the end it may find a reward.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In this case, I know your heart and your benevolence are separated; for, determined as you are to live and die without hope, every step that carries you toward her increases your anguish.--The sacrifice is great.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Yet, it must be a future work.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, it must be a future work.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading FROM CAROLINE ASHBURN TO ARTHUR MURDEN Inexorable as you would persuade me you are, still I hope to conquer you.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sibella's release is our present employment; and, though I am not surprised at your readiness to undertake it, I am truly grateful.

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Disguise
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Wickedness
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Pregnant
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