Chapter 36 of The Prussian Terror is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 36 of The Prussian Terror is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow. During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell. Hans appeared. "Go and fetch a priest," said Helen. "Is it for extreme unction?"
Chapter 36 of The Prussian Terror is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading “During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.”
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading “During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “"Is it for extreme unction?"”
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading “"Go and fetch a priest," said Helen.”
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading “Hans appeared.”
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading “THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.”
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.”
as much as a spoon will hold
From this reading “During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.”
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a Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation
In this reading “"Is it for extreme unction?"”
In this reading “During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.”
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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 During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
the state of being absent
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Go and fetch a priest," said Helen.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hans appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Is it for extreme unction?"
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From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "Go and fetch a priest," said Helen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is it for extreme unction?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go and fetch a priest," said Helen.
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Hans appeared.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it for extreme unction?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it for extreme unction?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "Go and fetch a priest," said Helen.
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
with speed
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
done under pressure
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Go and fetch a priest," said Helen.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
as much as a spoon will hold
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
From this reading "Is it for extreme unction?"
during the time that
From this reading During his absence Helen slipped a spoonful of a cordial between Karl's lips while Benedict rang the bell.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MARRIAGE _IN EXTREMIS_ The doctor rushed from the room as rapidly as his professional dignity would allow.
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