Chapter 11 of The Drums of War is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of The Drums of War is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed. Joubert was sitting on the bed beside me. "Joubert," said I, "where is he?" "Who?" "Vogel."
Chapter 11 of The Drums of War is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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next to; at the side of
From this reading “Joubert was sitting on the bed beside me.”
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “Joubert was sitting on the bed beside me.”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
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In this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
In this reading “THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.”
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a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Joubert was sitting on the bed beside me.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Joubert," said I, "where is he?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Joubert," said I, "where is he?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joubert was sitting on the bed beside me.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Joubert was sitting on the bed beside me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Joubert," said I, "where is he?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Joubert was sitting on the bed beside me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Vogel."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
at the time that
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Joubert," said I, "where is he?"
which person or people
From this reading "Who?"
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE WOOD When I regained consciousness I was in my father's room, lying on the bed.
Chapter 11 of The Drums of War by H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) Stacpoole holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 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.
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