Chapter 24 of The Casque's Lark is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 24 of The Casque's Lark is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
KIDDA, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate. Crime was triumphant. I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany. I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
Chapter 24 of The Casque's Lark is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading “I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.”
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading “KIDDA, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.”
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading “I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.”
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “Crime was triumphant.”
the act of departing
From this reading “I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.”
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading “I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.”
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading “Crime was triumphant.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.”
In this reading “On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.”
In this reading “I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading KIDDA, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Crime was triumphant.
the act of departing
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
your foster sister is a female who is not a daughter of your parents but who is raised by your parents
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
a young female
From this reading KIDDA, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KIDDA, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
immediately past
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIDDA, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Crime was triumphant.
not anticipated
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
up to a particular time
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On leaving the general of the army I walked home disconsolate.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Crime was triumphant.
at the time that
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
in or at the place that
From this reading I returned home, to the house of my foster-sister, where I remained until my departure for Brittany.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was engaged with Sampso packing up the last articles needed on our journey, when the following unlooked-for events happened on that night.
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