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The fate of Fenella
The fate of Fenella

Chapter XVIII

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BY JEAN MIDDLEMASS.
Love was dead.
There was no gainsaying the fact.
With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.
His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.
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The fate of Fenella

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The fate of Fenella is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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BY JEAN MIDDLEMASS.
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Love was dead.
/lʌv wɑːz ded/
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There was no gainsaying the fact.
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With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.
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His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

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consciousness noun US /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading “With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.”

desperation noun US /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading “His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.”

developed adjective US /dɪˈveləpt/

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading “With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.”

entire adjective US /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading “His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.”

hatred noun US /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading “With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.”

jean noun US /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading “BY JEAN MIDDLEMASS.”

mien noun US /miːn/

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading “His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.”

venture noun US /ˈventʃər/

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading “His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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bloodshot eyes adjective + noun

In this reading “His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.”

fully developed adverb + adjective

In this reading “With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.”

returning consciousness adjective + noun

In this reading “With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.”

start from verb + particle

In this reading “His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.”

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

bloodshotadjective

(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY JEAN MIDDLEMASS.

consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

cowered

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From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Love was dead.

desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There was no gainsaying the fact.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

gainsaying

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From this reading There was no gainsaying the fact.

hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

JEANnounUS /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading BY JEAN MIDDLEMASS.

lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love was dead.

Lucille

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From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

MIDDLEMASS

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

From this reading BY JEAN MIDDLEMASS.

miennounUS /miːn/

dignified manner or conduct

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There was no gainsaying the fact.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading There was no gainsaying the fact.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no gainsaying the fact.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

Vigny

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

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Love was dead.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With returning consciousness the expression of hatred became so fully developed on his face that Lucille de Vigny cowered before it.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading His wild bloodshot eyes looked as if they were ready to start from his head, and the desperation in his entire mien made her feel that there was no length to which he would not venture.

Chapter 18 of The fate of Fenella by Helen [Contributor] Mathers holds 130 sentences, grouped into 26 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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