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The Last Miracle

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Last Miracle is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.
Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.
We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.
We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.
In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Last Miracle

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Last Miracle is here in full — 87 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.
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Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.
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We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.
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We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.
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In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Chronicle noun US /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

exposure noun US /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading “In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.”

morning's noun US /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.”

overnight adverb US /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/

during or for the length of one night

From this reading “In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.”

rosy adjective US /ˈroʊzi/

reflecting optimism

From this reading “END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.”

telegrams noun US /ˈteləɡræmz/

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading “We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.”

vials noun US /ˈvaɪəlz/

plural of “vial” — a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading “In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.”

wired adjective US /ˈwaɪərd/

equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

From this reading “Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

send the telegrams verb + article + noun counted as “send … telegram”

In this reading “We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.”

bright daylight adjective + noun

In this reading “END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.”

set out verb + adjective

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

In this reading “We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.”

morning's paper noun + noun counted as “morning paper”

In this reading “In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.”

start for verb + particle

In this reading “Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.”

All words in this reading · 106

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.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

alp-miracle

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

Badsögl

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

Bentley

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

bogies

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

breakfasted

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

corn-sheaf

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

ENDnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

griefs

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

Hanska

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

Keblenoun

English clergyman who (with John Henry Newman and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement (1792-1866)

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

LANGLER

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

Langler's

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From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

mid-day

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/

during or for the length of one night

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

Percival

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

quitverbUS /kwɪt/

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

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

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/

express the need or desire for

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/

reflecting optimism

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

Swandale

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We had determined to send two telegrams--one to Percival of Keble, the other to my friend, Mr Martin Bentley, of _The Chronicle_.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

vialsnounUS /ˈvaɪəlz/

plural of “vial” — a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We breakfasted, and now nothing remained but to send the telegrams and set out.

wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/

equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

wokeverbUS /woʊk/

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Eager to start for England, I woke Langler, wired to Swandale, warned our Hanska to be ready.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading END OF LANGLER I opened my eyes about mid-day quite quit of our night of griefs, with the word "_safe_" on my lips, for down there at Badsögl in bright daylight all looked rosy at last, and I was already inclined to doubt the bogies of the dark.

world-plot

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading In that morning's paper was no word yet of any exposure, the only big news being that overnight in England Education had been again sent up to the Lords; so under the corn-sheaf in the porch I, at Langler's request, wrote the two telegrams, telling of the little alp-miracle, of the world-plot, of the coming vials: and I handed it to Langler to read.

Chapter 26 of The Last Miracle by M. P. (Matthew Phipps) Shiel holds 87 sentences, grouped into 18 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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