Chapter 20 of Tancred is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of Tancred is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai. ‘Where is Besso? I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself. I suppose you have heard the news?’ ‘Who has not?
Chapter 20 of Tancred is here in full — 161 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading “_Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.”
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading “_Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.”
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading “_Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.”
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading “_Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.”
attach to a support
From this reading “_Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.”
free from harm or evil
a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments
From this reading “_Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.”
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading “I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
later than; following
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
the act of departing
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
apart from; not including
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I suppose you have heard the news?’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
attach to a support
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I suppose you have heard the news?’
not any; not one
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Who has not?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
free from harm or evil
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
a mountain peak in the southern Sinai Peninsula (7,500 feet high); it is believed to be the peak on which Moses received the Ten Commandments
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose you have heard the news?’
Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Plans for Rescue_ ‘WHERE is Besso?’ said Barizy of the Tower, as the Consul Pasqualigo entered the divan of the merchant, about ten days after the departure of Tancred from Jerusalem for Mount Sinai.
which person or people
From this reading ‘Who has not?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I suppose you have heard the news?’
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I have already smoked two chibouques, and no one has entered except yourself.
Chapter 20 of Tancred by Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield Disraeli holds 161 sentences, grouped into 33 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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