Chapter 20 of The American Baron: A Novel is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of The American Baron: A Novel is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE BARON'S WOES. Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day. Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron. "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it? But, by Jove! what's the matter, my boy?
Chapter 20 of The American Baron: A Novel is here in full — 208 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.”
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “THE BARON'S WOES.”
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “THE BARON'S WOES.”
fearless and daring
From this reading “"Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “"Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?”
someone who visits
From this reading “Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.”
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading “THE BARON'S WOES.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE BARON'S WOES.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
fearless and daring
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
a youthful male person
From this reading But, by Jove! what's the matter, my boy?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, by Jove! what's the matter, my boy?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, by Jove! what's the matter, my boy?
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading But, by Jove! what's the matter, my boy?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But, by Jove! what's the matter, my boy?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
and nothing more
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
a human being
From this reading Before its close another made his appearance in the person of the Baron.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARON'S WOES.
someone who visits
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dacres was not the only excited visitor that Hawbury had that day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, my noble friend," cried Hawbury--"my Baron bold--how goes it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, by Jove! what's the matter, my boy?
plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction
From this reading THE BARON'S WOES.
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