The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Chapter XXXVIII · Conclusion

Chapter XXXVIII of The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. 2 (of 2), “Conclusion,” is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Chapter 38 of The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Charles Lever holds 168 sentences, grouped into 34 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.

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When Forester entered the Knight's room in the inn, where, in calm quietude, he sat awaiting the verdict, he hesitated for a moment how he should break the joyful tidings of Daly's arrival.

“Speak out,” said Darcy.

“If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

“Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

“The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

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The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Chapter XXXVIII · Conclusion

Chapter XXXVIII of The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. 2 (of 2), “Conclusion,” is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1

When Forester entered the Knight's room in the inn, where, in calm quietude, he sat awaiting the verdict, he hesitated for a moment how he should break the joyful tidings of Daly's arrival.

Line 2

“Speak out,” said Darcy.

Line 3

“If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

Line 4

“Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

Line 5

“The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

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Without preposition US /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ““If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.””

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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 When Forester entered the Knight's room in the inn, where, in calm quietude, he sat awaiting the verdict, he hesitated for a moment how he should break the joyful tidings of Daly's arrival.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

arrival

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asked

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From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

awaiting

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best

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break

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calm

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Canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

Daly's

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Darcy

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From this reading “Speak out,” said Darcy.

eagerly

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From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

entered

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equally

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exactly

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From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

Forester

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friend

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From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

gravely

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From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

hear

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hesitated

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hope

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From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

how

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

inn

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

joyful

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Knight's

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moment

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

out

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From this reading “Speak out,” said Darcy.

prepared

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From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

quietude

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ready

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From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

room

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said

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From this reading “Speak out,” said Darcy.

sat

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say

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From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

Speak

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From this reading “Speak out,” said Darcy.

strong

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From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

tidings

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

verdict

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very

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From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

well

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From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

word

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From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

worst

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From this reading “If not exactly without hope, I am well prepared for the worst.”

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Can you say you are equally ready to hear the best?” asked Forester, eagerly.

young

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From this reading “The best is a very strong word, my young friend,” said Darcy, gravely.

Chapter XXXVIII · Conclusion

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