Chapter 32 of The King's Scapegoat is here in full — 194 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 32 of The King's Scapegoat is here in full — 194 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste. "Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you." "For me? How can that be?" "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
Chapter 32 of The King's Scapegoat is here in full — 194 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the verbal act of requesting
From this reading “"Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you."”
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading “"I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.”
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading “THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.”
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading “"I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.”
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading “THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.”
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading “THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.”
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “"Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you."”
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.”
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In this reading “THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.”
In this reading “THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How can that be?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can that be?"
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How can that be?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
a boy or man
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
immediately past
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading "Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
and nothing more
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How can that be?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MERCY OF LOUIS THE ELEVENTH At last, late in the afternoon, the lad Blaise came for me in great haste.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I only know what I am told," he answered, fumbling at his bonnet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mademoiselle, the King is asking for you."
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