Chapter 26 of The Justice of the King is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 26 of The Justice of the King is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent. How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth. Are these forgotten?' In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc. Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
Chapter 26 of The Justice of the King is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a blunt direct manner
From this reading “How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.”
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading “In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.”
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading “Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.”
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.”
owed as a debt
From this reading “Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.”
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.”
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading “Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.”
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading “How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.”
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a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are these forgotten?'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
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From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Are these forgotten?'
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
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From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
not any; not one
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
express in words
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Owing Commines neither respect nor gratitude, she had no such scruple.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading COMMINES TAKES ADVICE Respect kept La Mothe silent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Are these forgotten?'
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his embarrassment he glanced at Ursula de Vesc.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
which person or people
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How could he say bluntly, 'You owe everything you possess in the world to the man who is dead--position, title, office, wealth.
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