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The 13th Immortal

Chapter V

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"What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?
I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"
"Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.
"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."
He chuckled quietly.
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The 13th Immortal

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The 13th Immortal is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?
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I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"
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"Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.
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"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."
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He chuckled quietly.
/hiː ˈtʃʌkəld ˈkwaɪətli/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

crush verb US /krʌʃ/

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading “"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."”

damnation noun US /dæmˈneɪʃən/

the act of damning

From this reading “"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."”

gambling noun US /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading “"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."”

knocking noun US /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading “"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."”

restore verb US /rɪˈstɔːr/

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading “"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."”

supremacy noun US /səˈpreməsi/

power to dominate or defeat

From this reading “"You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."”

topple verb US /ˈtɑːpəl/

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading “"Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.”

Winslow noun US /ˈwɪnzloʊ/

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading “"What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

applenounUS /ˈæpəl/

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

cannot

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

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

cartnounUS /kɑːrt/

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/

past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading He chuckled quietly.

consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

crushverbUS /krʌʃ/

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

damnationnounUS /dæmˈneɪʃən/

the act of damning

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

DukenounUS /duːk/

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He chuckled quietly.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

Kesley

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

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

killverbUS /kɪl/

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

KillingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading He chuckled quietly.

religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

Santana

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

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/

with low volume

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

supremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/

power to dominate or defeat

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

toppleverbUS /ˈtɑːpəl/

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "Killing Winslow will topple the whole apple cart," Kesley said softly.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What difference does it make," Santana asked, "if I help you kill Winslow?

You're

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

From this reading "You're gambling an already assured damnation against the chance that knocking off one Duke will crush all the rest and restore your religion to supremacy."

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I cannot be any more damned than I am already--and possibly, possibly the consequences of your act will--will--do you see?"

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