Chapter 2 of The Mirror of Kong Ho is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Mirror of Kong Ho is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules. The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement. The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert. The behaviour of those around. Reflections.
Chapter 2 of The Mirror of Kong Ho is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading “The behaviour of those around.”
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.”
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading “Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.”
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading “Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.”
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading “The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.”
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading “The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.”
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “Reflections.”
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading “The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.”
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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 The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The behaviour of those around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The behaviour of those around.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
a human being
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Reflections.
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Concerning the ill-destined manner of existence of the hound Hercules.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The behaviour of those around.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The thoughtlessly-expressed desire of the entrancing maiden and its effect upon a person of susceptible refinement.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
but in spite of that
From this reading The opportune (as it may yet be described) visit of one Herbert.
Chapter 2 of The Mirror of Kong Ho by Ernest Bramah holds 61 sentences, grouped into 13 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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