Chapter 14 of The Spanish Brothers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Spanish Brothers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
’Vexill Regis prodeunt.’ For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator. Do you not, my beloved?" "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes. "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
Chapter 14 of The Spanish Brothers is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “"But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.”
dearly loved
From this reading “Do you not, my beloved?"”
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading “"I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.”
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
From this reading “For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.”
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading “For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “"I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.”
deliver by singing
From this reading “"But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.”
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading “For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.”
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
dearly loved
From this reading Do you not, my beloved?"
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you not, my beloved?"
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
characteristic of humanity
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Do you not, my beloved?"
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
not any; not one
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do you not, my beloved?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Vexill Regis prodeunt.’
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Vexill Regis prodeunt.’
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
deliver by singing
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
be standing; be upright
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I know that _you_ are right," answered Beatrix, still reading her faith in Don Juan’s eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Vexill Regis prodeunt.’
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But we can sing afterwards, whatever you like, and as much as you will.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For you know that between us and our King there stands, and there needs to stand, no human mediator.
Chapter 14 of The Spanish Brothers by Deborah Alcock holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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 14 holds 407 sentences of The Spanish Brothers, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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