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Chapter 43 of The Man Who Laughs is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BARKILPHEDRO IN AMBUSCADE. To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro. The wish is sufficient; the power is required. How was he to set about it? There was the question.
Chapter 43 of The Man Who Laughs is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.”
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “The wish is sufficient; the power is required.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.”
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.”
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading “The wish is sufficient; the power is required.”
susceptible to attack
From this reading “To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading How was he to set about it?
(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 To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
From this reading BARKILPHEDRO IN AMBUSCADE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BARKILPHEDRO IN AMBUSCADE.
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How was he to set about it?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How was he to set about it?
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARKILPHEDRO IN AMBUSCADE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wish is sufficient; the power is required.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How was he to set about it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
and nothing more
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The wish is sufficient; the power is required.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was the question.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The wish is sufficient; the power is required.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading How was he to set about it?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The wish is sufficient; the power is required.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
susceptible to attack
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To find the vulnerable spot in Josiana, and to strike her there, was, for all the causes we have just mentioned, the imperturbable determination of Barkilphedro.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The wish is sufficient; the power is required.
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