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The Prussian Terror

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THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.
Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.
The king was lodged at the Crown Inn.
This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.
They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.
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The Prussian Terror

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of The Prussian Terror is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.
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Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.
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The king was lodged at the Crown Inn.
/ðə kɪŋ wɑːz lɑːdʒd æt ðə kraʊn ɪn/
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This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.
/ðɪs ɪn wɑːz ɑːn ðə laɪn ʌv mɑːrtʃ ənd æz iːtʃ ˈredʒəmənt ʌv ˈkævəlri ɔːr ˈɪnfəntri ərˈaɪvd ðə kɪŋ wɔːrnd baɪ ðə ˈmjuːzɪk went tuː ðə ˈbælkəni ənd pæst ɪt ɪn ˌriːˈvjuː/
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They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.
/ðeɪ faɪld wʌn ˈæftər əˈnʌðər pæst ðə ɪn ˈflaʊərz ɑːn ðer ˈhelməts ənd kraɪz ʌv ɪnˈθuːziæzəm ɑːn ðer lɪps/

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balcony noun US /ˈbælkəni/

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading “This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.”

filed verb US /faɪld/

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading “They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.”

helmets noun US /ˈhelməts/

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading “They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.”

horseback noun US /ˈhɔːrsbæk/

the back of a horse

From this reading “Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.”

infantry noun US /ˈɪnfəntri/

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading “This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.”

lodged verb US /lɑːdʒd/

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading “The king was lodged at the Crown Inn.”

Queen's noun US /kwiːnz/

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading “Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.”

review noun US /ˌriːˈvjuː/

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading “This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

thirty-six hours adjective + noun

In this reading “Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.”

on horseback preposition + noun

In this reading “Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.”

Two days noun + noun

In this reading “THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.”

assembled round verb + noun counted as “assemble round”

In this reading “THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.”

all parts adjective + noun

In this reading “THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.”

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The king was lodged at the Crown Inn.

balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

criesnounUS /kraɪz/

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

CrownnounUS /kraʊn/

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The king was lodged at the Crown Inn.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

filedverbUS /faɪld/

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

Hallelt

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From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/

the back of a horse

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

Hussars

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From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

InnnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The king was lodged at the Crown Inn.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

kingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

LANGENSALZA

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/

past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading The king was lodged at the Crown Inn.

marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

others

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They filed one after another past the inn, flowers on their helmets, and cries of enthusiasm on their lips.

thirty-sixadjective

being six more than thirty

From this reading Among others the regiment of the Queen's Hussars commanded by Colonel Hallelt, had remained thirty-six hours on horseback, and had been marching for thirty-six hours.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

TwonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LANGENSALZA Two days after, the army, drawn from all parts of the kingdom, was assembled round the king.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This inn was on the line of march, and as each regiment of cavalry or infantry arrived, the king, warned by the music, went to the balcony and passed it in review.

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