Chapter 16 of The Moghul is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of The Moghul is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"As ordered, Khan Sahib." The eunuch snapped to formality. "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash." He turned back to Hawksworth. "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
Chapter 16 of The Moghul is here in full — 458 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading “"I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.”
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
From this reading “The eunuch snapped to formality.”
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading “The eunuch snapped to formality.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading “"Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."”
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading “"As ordered, Khan Sahib."”
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading “"Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."”
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading “"Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."”
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “The eunuch snapped to formality.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As ordered, Khan Sahib."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He turned back to Hawksworth.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
From this reading The eunuch snapped to formality.
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading The eunuch snapped to formality.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He turned back to Hawksworth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned back to Hawksworth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading "As ordered, Khan Sahib."
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
on one occasion
From this reading "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "As ordered, Khan Sahib."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading "As ordered, Khan Sahib."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The eunuch snapped to formality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eunuch snapped to formality.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The eunuch snapped to formality.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned back to Hawksworth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then see dinner is served my guests, or put my kitchen _wallahs_ to the lash."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm told you met her once, Ambassador.
Chapter 16 of The Moghul by Thomas Hoover holds 458 sentences, grouped into 92 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.
Chapter 16 holds 458 sentences of The Moghul, unabridged, divided into 92 reading sections.
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