Chapter 31 of The Black Baronet is here in full — 376 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 31 of The Black Baronet is here in full — 376 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
--Who, however, is Shelved for a Time. Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview. “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news? How did it go off?” “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
Chapter 31 of The Black Baronet is here in full — 376 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading ““Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?”
without deviation
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
past form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading “--Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
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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 --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How did it go off?”
without deviation
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
a man of refinement
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading How did it go off?”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How did it go off?”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How did it go off?”
and nothing more
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
engage in
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How did it go off?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
past form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
(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, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
which person or people
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
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