Chapter 11 of The martyr of the catacombs is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The martyr of the catacombs is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE OFFER. "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." It was evening in the Pretorian camp. Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around. He was roused by a knock at the door.
Chapter 11 of The martyr of the catacombs is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “It was evening in the Pretorian camp.”
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading “"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."”
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “He was roused by a knock at the door.”
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading “Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.”
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “THE OFFER.”
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading “He was roused by a knock at the door.”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was roused by a knock at the door.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was evening in the Pretorian camp.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was roused by a knock at the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening in the Pretorian camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was roused by a knock at the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evening in the Pretorian camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening in the Pretorian camp.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He was roused by a knock at the door.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
not any; not one
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE OFFER.
of or relating to a Roman praetor
From this reading It was evening in the Pretorian camp.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He was roused by a knock at the door.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OFFER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evening in the Pretorian camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lucullus was in his room seated by a lamp which threw a bright light around.
Chapter 11 of The martyr of the catacombs by James De Mille 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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