Chapter 13 of The Betrayal is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Betrayal is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise. "Mr. Ducaine! Prince!" she exclaimed. "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?" The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
Chapter 13 of The Betrayal is here in full — 236 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.”
the act of exhibiting
From this reading “"What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"”
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “"What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"”
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.”
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.”
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading “A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.”
completely neat and clean
From this reading “The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.”
rub with a circular motion
From this reading “The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
a finely woven white linen
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Ducaine!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Prince!" she exclaimed.
the act of exhibiting
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Ducaine!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Prince!" she exclaimed.
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prince!" she exclaimed.
completely neat and clean
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A RELUCTANT APOLOGY Lady Angela looked at us both in cold surprise.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the meaning of this extraordinary exhibition?"
belonging to which person
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
rub with a circular motion
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Prince, whose sangfroid was marvellous, rose to his feet, and began to wipe his forehead with a spotless cambric handkerchief.
Chapter 13 of The Betrayal by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 236 sentences, grouped into 48 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.
Chapter 13 holds 236 sentences of The Betrayal, unabridged, divided into 48 reading sections.
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