Chapter 7 of The Eternal City is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Eternal City is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma. "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything." "Tut! Don't tell me! Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
Chapter 7 of The Eternal City is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading “"The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."”
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading “Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."”
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading “Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."”
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading “"You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.”
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading “Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."”
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading “"The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."”
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 “"You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.”
utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval
From this reading “"Tut!”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
for the reason that
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't tell me!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don't tell me!
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
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 "You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
express in words
From this reading Don't tell me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval
From this reading "Tut!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Baron was at the opera and came into the box himself, and he approved of everything."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Because he has some respect for himself and keeps his own counsel you are simple enough to think he will not be offended."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're quite mistaken, Aunt Betsy," said Roma.
Chapter 7 of The Eternal City by Hall, Sir Caine holds 392 sentences, grouped into 79 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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