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The Buccaneer: A Tale
The Buccaneer: A Tale

Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.
BEN JONSON.
"The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.
At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.
When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.
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The Buccaneer: A Tale

Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

Chapter 29 of The Buccaneer: A Tale is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.
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BEN JONSON.
/ben ˈdʒɑːnsən/
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"The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.
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At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.
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When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.
/wen ðə naɪt ˈentərd hiː wɑːz rəˈsiːvd baɪ ˈkrɑːmwəl wɪð hɪz ˈjuːʒəwəl ʃoʊ ʌv ˈkɜːrtəsi/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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ascertained adjective US /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “"The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.”

bribes noun US /braɪbz/

plural of “bribe” — payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading “The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.”

Cromwell noun US /ˈkrɑːmwəl/

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading “When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.”

Israel noun US /ˈɪzriəl/

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading “At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.”

jonson noun US /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading “BEN JONSON.”

Protector noun US /prəˈtektər/

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading “"The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.”

Sabbath noun US /ˈsæbəθ/

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading “"The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.”

ushered verb US /ˈʌʃərd/

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading “"The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

basenounUS /beɪs/

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

BENnounUS /ben/

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEN JONSON.

bribesnounUS /braɪbz/

plural of “bribe” — payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

Burrell

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From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

Cecil

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From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

despatched

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From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

guiltier

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From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

JONSONnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/

English dramatist and poet who was the first real poet laureate of England (1572-1637)

From this reading BEN JONSON.

JusticenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

knightnounUS /naɪt/

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

Manasseh

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

From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

PlacenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

ProtectornounUS /prəˈtektər/

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time he despatched one of his pages to command the attendance of Manasseh Ben Israel.

Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

Willmott

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From this reading "The course of justice must not be delayed, although it be the Sabbath," said the Protector; and, having hastily ascertained that his officer had arrived at Cecil Place in time to prevent the intended marriage, he immediately ordered that Colonel Jones and Sir Willmott Burrell should be at once ushered into his presence.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the knight entered, he was received by Cromwell with his usual show of courtesy.

worketh

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From this reading The base and guilty bribes of guiltier men Shall be thrown back, and Justice look as when She loved the earth, and feared not to be sold For that which worketh all things to it, gold.

Chapter 29 of The Buccaneer: A Tale by S. C., Mrs. Hall holds 168 sentences, grouped into 34 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.

What does chapter 29 of The Buccaneer: A Tale contain?

Chapter 29 holds 168 sentences of The Buccaneer: A Tale, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 29 of The Buccaneer: A Tale by S. C., Mrs. Hall exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 168 sentences, grouped into 34 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 29 of The Buccaneer: A Tale?

Work through the 34 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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How long does The Buccaneer: A Tale take to read?

About 509 minutes of reading across 1223 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The Buccaneer: A Tale

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Buccaneer: A Tale, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Roomy
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Buccaneer: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Decks
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Buccaneer: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Mighty
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Buccaneer: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Strength
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Buccaneer: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.