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The Firebrand
The Firebrand

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Firebrand is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.
It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.
She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.
She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.
She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.
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The Firebrand

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Firebrand is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.
Line 2
It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.
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She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.
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She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.
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She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.
/ʃiː hæd drɔːn ʌp ðə ˈlædər hiː hæd ˈfuːlɪʃli fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

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.

assist verb US /əˈsɪst/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.”

Concha noun US /ˈkɑːntʃə/

(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape

From this reading “It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.”

concrete adjective US /kənˈkriːt/

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading “It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.”

connect verb US /kəˈnekt/

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading “It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.”

foolishly adverb US /ˈfuːlɪʃli/

without good sense or judgment

From this reading “She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.”

impulsive adjective US /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading “It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.”

judged verb US /dʒʌdʒd/

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading “LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.”

Rollo noun US /ˈrɑːloʊ/

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading “LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

young man adjective + noun

a teenager or a young adult male

In this reading “It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.”

FALLING STAR adjective + noun

In this reading “LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.”

in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.”

any idea adjective + noun

In this reading “It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.

accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

arightadverb

in an accurate manner

From this reading LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.

assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.

ConchanounUS /ˈkɑːntʃə/

(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.

expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

FALLINGadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.

foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/

without good sense or judgment

From this reading She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.

justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

kissnounUS /kɪs/

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

laddernounUS /ˈlædər/

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.

LIKEverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.

love-making

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

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

perilling

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

From this reading She was perilling her own in order to accompany and assist his expedition.

RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.

Sarria

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

From this reading She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.

savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

STARnounUS /stɑːr/

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading LIKE A FALLING STAR Rollo judged aright.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had drawn up the ladder he had foolishly forgotten.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading She it was who had saved his life at Sarria.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was indeed no time for love-making, and, to do the young man justice, he did not connect any idea so concrete with the impulsive kiss he had given to Concha.

Chapter 26 of The Firebrand by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett holds 182 sentences, grouped into 37 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.

What does chapter 26 of The Firebrand contain?

Chapter 26 holds 182 sentences of The Firebrand, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Firebrand

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Firebrand, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

London
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Macmillan
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Limited
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Company
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