Chapter 5 of The Grip of Honor is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Grip of Honor is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them. "What is the meaning of this?" He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer. "Who is this person?" he demanded imperiously. Elizabeth started violently.
Chapter 5 of The Grip of Honor is here in full — 133 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “_Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “"What is the meaning of this?"”
inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright
From this reading “He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.”
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “_Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.”
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading “_Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.”
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
in a violent manner
From this reading “Elizabeth started violently.”
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In this reading “Elizabeth started violently.”
In this reading “He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.”
In this reading “_Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.”
In this reading “_Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.”
In this reading “He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
placed crosswise
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Who is this person?" he demanded imperiously.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
in an imperious manner
From this reading "Who is this person?" he demanded imperiously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the meaning of this?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "What is the meaning of this?"
a particular point in time
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is the meaning of this?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
a human being
From this reading "Who is this person?" he demanded imperiously.
inflected form of “petrify” — cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned from fright
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Elizabeth started violently.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He stood a moment as if petrified, and then came nearer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is the meaning of this?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
in a violent manner
From this reading Elizabeth started violently.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the meaning of this?"
at the time that
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is this person?" he demanded imperiously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Swords are Crossed on the Sand_ "Lady Elizabeth, you here?" he exclaimed, stopping short in great surprise, when he was near enough to recognize them.
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