Chapter 5 of The Eagle's Shadow is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Eagle's Shadow is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Margaret nodded sagely. She knew. "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen. I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her. I think I have been in love with her all my life.
Chapter 5 of The Eagle's Shadow is here in full — 426 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.”
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading “"Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.”
without doubt or question
From this reading “I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.”
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading “"Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.”
without bounds
From this reading “"Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.”
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading “I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.”
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.”
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading “"Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.”
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(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 I think I have been in love with her all my life.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I think I have been in love with her all my life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
without doubt or question
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think I have been in love with her all my life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
without bounds
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I think I have been in love with her all my life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret nodded sagely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think I have been in love with her all my life.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Margaret nodded sagely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
in a wise manner
From this reading Margaret nodded sagely.
express in words
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I have been in love with her all my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I recognise these things clearly, but it does not appear, somehow, to alter the fact that I am in love with her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "Now you," Mr. Kennaston was pleased to say, "are infinitely more beautiful, younger, more clever, and in every way more attractive than Kathleen.
Chapter 5 of The Eagle's Shadow by James Branch Cabell holds 426 sentences, grouped into 86 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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