Chapter 9 of The Colonel of the Red Huzzars is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 9 of The Colonel of the Red Huzzars is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate." Courtney arose. "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said. "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?" "I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.
Chapter 9 of The Colonel of the Red Huzzars is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “Courtney arose.”
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading “"It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."”
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading “"You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.”
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “"It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “"Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “"Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"”
according to the clock
From this reading “"I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “"I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.”
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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 "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
any thing at all
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Courtney arose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
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From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Courtney arose.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
according to the clock
From this reading "I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
and nothing more
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "I'll be here at six o'clock," said I.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Where can I see you, if there is anything of my interview with the lady I think you need to know?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It's the only course," said I; "but, first, I would like to know the facts as to that certificate."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You shall have a copy of it before candle-light," he said.
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