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It was Coblich. He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by. “Maenck is dead,” he cried. “The impostor has stolen the king.” Peter of Blentz went white as his lieutenant.
Chapter 6 of The Mad King is here in full — 434 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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tried unsuccessfully
From this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading ““The impostor has stolen the king.””
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading ““The impostor has stolen the king.””
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
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In this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
appear or become visible; make a showing
In this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
In this reading “He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.”
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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 He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter of Blentz went white as his lieutenant.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
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From this reading Peter of Blentz went white as his lieutenant.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Coblich.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Maenck is dead,” he cried.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Maenck is dead,” he cried.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The impostor has stolen the king.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading “The impostor has stolen the king.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Maenck is dead,” he cried.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Coblich.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “The impostor has stolen the king.”
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Peter of Blentz went white as his lieutenant.
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From this reading “Maenck is dead,” he cried.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter of Blentz went white as his lieutenant.
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
express in speech
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading “The impostor has stolen the king.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The impostor has stolen the king.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Coblich.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peter of Blentz went white as his lieutenant.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
a Caucasian
From this reading Peter of Blentz went white as his lieutenant.
which person or people
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He ran to Peter’s side, and though he attempted to speak in a whisper, so out of breath, and so filled with hysterical terror was he that his words came out in gasps that were audible to many of those who stood near by.
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