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The Amateur Diplomat: A Novel

Chapter XXV

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THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.
At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.
At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.
At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.
The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.
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The Amateur Diplomat: A Novel

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of The Amateur Diplomat: A Novel is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.
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At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.
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At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.
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At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.
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The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.

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Ambassadors noun US /æmˈbæsədərz/

plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading “At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.”

assassination noun US /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

From this reading “THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.”

Austria noun US /ˈɔːstriə/

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading “At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.”

manifestations noun US /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading “At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.”

multitudes noun US /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading “At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.”

passports noun US /ˈpæspɔːrts/

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading “At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.”

publicly adverb US /ˈpʌblɪkli/

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading “At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.”

wildest adjective US /ˈwaɪldɪst/

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading “At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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feverish haste adjective + noun

In this reading “The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.”

marched out verb + adjective counted as “march out”

march out (as from a defile) into open ground

In this reading “At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.”

At six preposition + noun

In this reading “At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.”

At five preposition + noun

In this reading “At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.”

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AmbassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/

plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

a formal public statement

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

ASSASSINATIONnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

From this reading THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

deliriouslyadverb

as if in a delirium

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

EventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.

fastadverbUS /fæst/

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.

feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

five-thirty

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

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.

intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

Ironia

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

From this reading THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.

Ironia's

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

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/

bordered by a line of things

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

mobilisationnoun

act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action

From this reading The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.

movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.

multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/

plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

passportsnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrts/

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

Serajoz

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

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE ASSASSINATION Events moved fast in Ironia.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At six o'clock the first regiment marched out of the capital for the front, through streets lined with deliriously happy multitudes.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading At five-thirty an official statement of Ironia's intentions was communicated to the Ambassadors of Austria, Germany and Turkey, and their passports were handed to them.

wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading At five o'clock Peter was publicly declared King, the announcement being received with manifestations of the wildest joy in Serajoz.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading The work of mobilisation was begun in feverish haste.

Chapter 25 of The Amateur Diplomat: A Novel by Hugh S. (Hugh Sterling) Eayrs holds 100 sentences, grouped into 20 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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