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The Deluge — Vol. 2

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of The Deluge — Vol. 2 is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.
The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.
Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.
After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.
Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Deluge — Vol. 2

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of The Deluge — Vol. 2 is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.
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The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.
/ðə kɪŋ meɪd ə vaʊ ðæt ɪn keɪs ʌv ˈvɪktəri hiː wʊd bɪld ə tʃɜːrtʃ tuː ðə moʊst ˈhoʊli ˈleɪdi/
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Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.
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After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.
/ˈæftər ðə mæs iːtʃ ʌv ðə ˈliːdərz muːvd tuː hɪz oʊn kəˈmænd/
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Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

attentive adjective US /əˈtentɪv/

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading “July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.”

Dignitaries noun US /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/

plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading “Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.”

fitting adjective US /ˈfɪtɪŋ/

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading “Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.”

leaders noun US /ˈliːdərz/

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading “After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.”

strengthened adjective US /ˈstreŋθənd/

given added strength or support

From this reading “Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.”

Swedes noun US /swiːdz/

plural of “swede” — a native or inhabitant of Sweden

From this reading “Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.”

vow verb US /vaʊ/

make a vow; promise

From this reading “The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.”

vows noun US /vaʊz/

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading “Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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ten thousand noun + noun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand

In this reading “July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.”

thousand men noun + noun

In this reading “July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.”

Most Holy adverb + adjective

In this reading “The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.”

in case preposition + noun

if there happens to be need

In this reading “The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.”

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From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.

afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

buildverbUS /bɪld/

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

DignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/

plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

GhostnounUS /ɡoʊst/

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

hetmans

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From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

keynounUS /kiː/

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

kingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

knightsnounUS /naɪts/

plural of “knight” — 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 Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

Marymont

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From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

MassnounUS /mæs/

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

MostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.

occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/

held or filled or in use

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After the Mass each of the leaders moved to his own command.

positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

Povanski

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From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

quarter-soldiers

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From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

Sapyeha

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

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

stormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/

given added strength or support

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

SwedesnounUS /swiːdz/

plural of “swede” — a native or inhabitant of Sweden

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

troopsnounUS /truːps/

soldiers collectively

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

vowverbUS /vaʊ/

make a vow; promise

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

vowsnounUS /vaʊz/

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading Dignitaries, the hetmans, the knights made vows, and even simple soldiers, following the example, each according to his means, for this was to be the day of the final storm.

wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Sapyeha took his position opposite the Church of the Holy Ghost, which at that time was outside the walls; but because it was the key to the walls, it was greatly strengthened by the Swedes, and occupied in fitting manner by the troops.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading July 1, between Povanski and the settlement afterward called Marymont, was celebrated a great field Mass, which ten thousand men of the quarter-soldiers heard with attentive mind.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The king made a vow that in case of victory he would build a church to the Most Holy Lady.

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How do I study chapter 28 of The Deluge — Vol. 2?

Work through the 66 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 66 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 28 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 28 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Deluge — Vol. 2

Common questions about reading The Deluge — Vol. 2 by Henryk Sienkiewicz on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Deluge — Vol. 2?

Yes. All 14022 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #37308 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Deluge — Vol. 2 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #37308, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Deluge — Vol. 2 take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 2805 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Deluge — Vol. 2 section by section

How to work through The Deluge — Vol. 2 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 39 chapters of The Deluge — Vol. 2 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Deluge — Vol. 2

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Deluge — Vol. 2, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Cannon
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Deluge — Vol. 2; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Negotiations
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Deluge — Vol. 2; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Fathers
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Deluge — Vol. 2; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Determined
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Deluge — Vol. 2; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.