Chapter 4 of The Little Lady of the Horse is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of The Little Lady of the Horse is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished. “Gorgeous. Old Spaniard. Silver. Robbed a mine.”
Chapter 4 of The Little Lady of the Horse is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading “Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.”
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading “Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.”
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading “Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.”
the act of exhibiting
From this reading “Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.”
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading ““Gorgeous.”
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “Robbed a mine.””
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading “Old Spaniard.”
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In this reading “Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
highly skilled
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
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From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
without deviation
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading “Gorgeous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Robbed a mine.”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Spaniard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Robbed a mine.”
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Silver.
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Old Spaniard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before the entertainment really began, Sutro Vives gave a little private exhibition on his own account; and his dashings to and fro across the arena, directly in Lord Plunkett’s point of view, were intended to excite that gentleman’s curiosity and admiration,--which object was accomplished.
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