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The Kings of the East

Chapter XX · _Redintegratio Amoris._

Chapter XX of The Kings of the East, “_Redintegratio Amoris._,” is here in full — 241 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.
Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.
Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.
Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.
“Let me rest, Paschics.
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The Kings of the East

Chapter XX · _Redintegratio Amoris._

Chapter XX of The Kings of the East, “_Redintegratio Amoris._,” is here in full — 241 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/48 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.
/tuː ðə sərˈpraɪz ənd dɪˈlaɪt ʌv ˈmɪstər hɪks ðə əˈtæk ʌv breɪn ˈfiːvər wɪtʃ hiː hæd fɪrd fɔːr hɪz ˈpeɪʃənt dɪd nɑːt ɪnˈsuː/
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Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.
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Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.
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Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.
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“Let me rest, Paschics.

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amounting verb US /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading “Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.”

arisen verb US /ərˈɪzən/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.”

arrears noun US /ərˈɪrz/

the state of being behind in payments

From this reading “Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.”

drastic adjective US /ˈdræstɪk/

forceful and extreme and rigorous

From this reading “Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.”

ensue verb US /ɪnˈsuː/

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading “To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.”

Hicks noun US /hɪks/

plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading “To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.”

irritability noun US /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading “Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.”

stupor noun US /ˈstuːpər/

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading “Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.”

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brain fever noun + noun

meningitis caused by bacteria and often fatal

In this reading “To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.”

several days adjective + noun

In this reading “Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.”

important business adjective + noun

In this reading “Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.”

once more adverb + adjective

anew

In this reading “Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.”

without making preposition + noun

In this reading “Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.”

Thus relieved adverb + adjective

In this reading “Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.”

copies of verb + particle counted as “copy of”

In this reading “Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.”

died down verb + adjective counted as “die down”

suffer from a disease that kills shoots

In this reading “Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.”

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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 Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/

the state of being absent

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/

-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

anti-Semiticadjective

relating to or characterized by anti-Semitism; hating Jews

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/

the state of being behind in payments

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

attacknounUS /əˈtæk/

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

brainnounUS /breɪn/

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/

forceful and extreme and rigorous

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

extreme fatigue

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/

in a joyous manner

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

HicksnounUS /hɪks/

plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/

cause to arise

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

irritabilitynounUS /ˌɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Let me rest, Paschics.

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

master-hand

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From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Let me rest, Paschics.

measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

Paschics

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From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

reinsnounUS /reɪnz/

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Let me rest, Paschics.

routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Thus relieved from anxiety, Cyril turned impatiently from the records of work done, and copies of answered letters, to which Paschics tried to direct his attention.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading To the surprise and delight of Mr Hicks, the attack of brain fever which he had feared for his patient did not ensue.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Of important business there was happily none to settle, for Europe was conscious that the master-hand was once more on the reins, and the anti-Semitic agitation died down as quickly as it had arisen, without making necessary any very drastic measures.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Cyril remained for several days in a state of exhaustion amounting to stupor, in which he displayed no interest in outside affairs, and showed a curious irritability when the faithful Paschics tried to induce him to take in hand the routine work which had fallen into arrears during his absence.

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