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The Strange Friend of Tito Gil
The Strange Friend of Tito Gil

Chapter XIV

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PHYSICIAN, AT LAST!
Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.
Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.
“How art thou, friend?” said he.
“Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Strange Friend of Tito Gil

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The Strange Friend of Tito Gil is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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PHYSICIAN, AT LAST!
/fəˈzɪʃən æt læst/
Line 2
Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.
/ˈtiːtoʊ wɑːz bɪˈtwiːn lʌv ənd deθ ɔːr ˈræðər bɪˈtwiːn deθ ənd laɪf/
Line 3
Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.
Line 4
“How art thou, friend?” said he.
Line 5
“Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

clouding noun US /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/

the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky

From this reading “Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.”

covering noun US /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading ““Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.”

dismal adjective US /ˈdɪzməl/

causing dejection

From this reading “Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.”

divinity noun US /dɪˈvɪnəti/

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading “Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.”

hero's noun US /ˈhɪroʊz/

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

splendor noun US /ˈsplen.dər/

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading “Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.”

suicide noun US /ˈsuːəsaɪd/

the act of killing yourself

From this reading “Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.”

Tito noun US /ˈtiːtoʊ/

Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980)

From this reading “Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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faithful companion adjective + noun

In this reading “Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.”

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Ah

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

From this reading “Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading “How art thou, friend?” said he.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PHYSICIAN, AT LAST!

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

cloudingnounUS /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/

the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading “Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/

causing dejection

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

Elena's

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

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “How art thou, friend?” said he.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “How art thou, friend?” said he.

hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

How

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

From this reading “How art thou, friend?” said he.

hushverbUS /hʌʃ/

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading “Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading PHYSICIAN, AT LAST!

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

moonnounUS /muːn/

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading “Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

PHYSICIANnounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading PHYSICIAN, AT LAST!

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “How art thou, friend?” said he.

shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/

the act of killing yourself

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “How art thou, friend?” said he.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

TitonounUS /ˈtiːtoʊ/

Yugoslav statesman who led the resistance to German occupation during World War II and established a communist state after the war (1892-1980)

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Tito was between love and death, or rather between death and life.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Ah! hush!” murmured Tito, covering his face with his hands.

YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, because that dismal shadow which had come between him and the moon, clouding the splendor of passion in Elena’s countenance, was the divinity of darkness, our hero’s faithful companion ever since his first thought of suicide.

Chapter 14 of The Strange Friend of Tito Gil by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón holds 127 sentences, grouped into 26 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.

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Chapter 14 holds 127 sentences of The Strange Friend of Tito Gil, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Strange Friend of Tito Gil

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Elena
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Strange Friend of Tito Gil; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cathedral
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Forgiven
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