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Chapter V · Chapter 5

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His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.
He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.
Let them go again and look after their field labors!
Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.
He hated the Czarina, and adored her!
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Stories by Foreign Authors

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Stories by Foreign Authors is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.
/hɪz ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri ˈfɪzɪkəl streŋkθ hɪz ˈnætʃərəl ˈkɑːmən sens ənd ˌɪnˈventɪv ˈpaʊər hæd dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt hɪm ˈiːvɪn æt ðɪs taɪm bʌt ðə piːs wɪtʃ wɑːz kənˈkluːdəd bɑːrd bɪˈfɔːr hɪm ðə ɡeɪt ʌv ˈprɑːɡres/
Line 2
He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.
/hiː wɑːz sent wɪð ˈmeni dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd ˈɔːfəsərz bæk tuː ðə dɑːn/
Line 3
Let them go again and look after their field labors!
/let ðem ɡoʊ əˈɡen ənd lʊk ˈæftər ðer fiːld ˈleɪbərz/
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Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.
Line 5
He hated the Czarina, and adored her!

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adored adjective US /əˈdɔːrd/

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading “He hated the Czarina, and adored her!”

barred adjective US /bɑːrd/

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading “His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.”

commencing verb US /kəˈmensɪŋ/

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.”

discharged adjective US /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/

having lost your job

From this reading “He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.”

inventive adjective US /ˌɪnˈventɪv/

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading “His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.”

labors noun US /ˈleɪbərz/

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading “Let them go again and look after their field labors!”

occupation noun US /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading “Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.”

physical adjective US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading “His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.”

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adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading He hated the Czarina, and adored her!

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

cheese-making

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From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

Czarinanoun

the wife or widow of a czar

From this reading He hated the Czarina, and adored her!

dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/

having lost your job

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

DonnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He hated the Czarina, and adored her!

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading He hated the Czarina, and adored her!

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

Pugasceff's

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

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Let them go again and look after their field labors!

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His extraordinary physical strength, his natural common sense and inventive power, had distinguished him even at this time, but the peace which was concluded barred before him the gate of progress.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was sent with many discharged officers back to the Don.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Pugasceff's head, however, was full of other ideas than that of again commencing cheese-making, from which occupation he had been called ten years before.

Chapter 5 of Stories by Foreign Authors by Henryk [Contributor] Sienkiewicz holds 413 sentences, grouped into 83 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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