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The Abbatial Crosier

Chapter XVII

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THE FLIGHT.
Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.
Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.
The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.
"You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Abbatial Crosier

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of The Abbatial Crosier is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

Line 1
THE FLIGHT.
/ðə flaɪt/
Line 2
Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.
Line 3
Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.
Line 4
The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.
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"You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.
/juː ɑːr jʌŋ ənd strɔːŋ sed ðə oʊld mæn tuː hɪz əˈprentəsɪz fɔːr wɑːnt ʌv ˈbetər ˈwepənz ðə ˈaɪərn bɑːrz ðæt hæv bɪn riˈmuːvd frʌm ðə ˈwɪndoʊ meɪ sɜːrv juː tuː dɪˈfend ʌs/

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apprentices noun US /əˈprentəsɪz/

plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading “Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.”

bars noun US /bɑːrz/

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading “"You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.”

cavern noun US /ˈkæv.ərn/

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading “Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.”

forge verb US /fɔːrdʒ/

create by hammering

From this reading “The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.”

furnace noun US /ˈfɜːrnəs/

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading “The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.”

glare noun US /ɡler/

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading “The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.”

readiness noun US /ˈredinəs/

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

From this reading “Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.”

workshop noun US /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading “Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

iron bars noun + noun

In this reading “"You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.”

old man adjective + noun

a man who is very old

In this reading “"You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.”

in readiness preposition + noun

In this reading “Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.”

waited for verb + particle counted as “wait for”

In this reading “Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.”

from the window preposition + article + noun counted as “from … window”

In this reading “"You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.”

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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.

Amael

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

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/

plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

barsnounUS /bɑːrz/

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

Bonaik

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

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

brasiernoun

large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times

From this reading The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.

cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/

create by hammering

From this reading The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.

glarenounUS /ɡler/

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/

set afire or burning

From this reading The glare of the brasier in the forge and the furnace alone lighted the workshop.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/

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

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

Rosen-Aer

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

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

Septimine

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

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Everything was in readiness for the escape of Amael from the cavern when darkness should set in.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading Bonaik, his apprentices, Rosen-Aer, and Septimine, confined since morning in the workshop, had impatiently waited for night.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "You are young and strong," said the old man to his apprentices; "for want of better weapons, the iron bars that have been removed from the window may serve you to defend us.

Chapter 17 of The Abbatial Crosier by Eugène Sue holds 144 sentences, grouped into 29 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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Chapter 17 holds 144 sentences of The Abbatial Crosier, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.

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Narbonne
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Cruel
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Intestine
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Between
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