Chapter 22 of The Great Impersonation is here in full — 274 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of The Great Impersonation is here in full — 274 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess. He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room. There was no reply. He tried the handle in vain. The door was locked.
Chapter 22 of The Great Impersonation is here in full — 274 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading “He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.”
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading “He tried the handle in vain.”
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.”
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “The door was locked.”
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading “Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.”
housing available for people to live in
From this reading “He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.”
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading “Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.”
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading He tried the handle in vain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He tried the handle in vain.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The door was locked.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
on one occasion
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading There was no reply.
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
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From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seaman did not at once start on his mission to the Princess.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried the handle in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He tried the handle in vain.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no reply.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He made his way instead to the servants' quarters and knocked at the door of the butler's sitting-room.
Chapter 22 of The Great Impersonation by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 274 sentences, grouped into 55 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.
Chapter 22 holds 274 sentences of The Great Impersonation, unabridged, divided into 55 reading sections.
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