Chapter 23 of The Third Volume is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIII
Chapter 23 of The Third Volume is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN OLD SERVANT. LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden. Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind. What was the meaning of her father's words? Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
Chapter 23 of The Third Volume is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.”
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading “Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.”
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.”
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading “Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.”
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading “LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.”
express the need or desire for
From this reading “Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?”
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.”
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading “Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.”
In this reading “LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.”
In this reading “AN OLD SERVANT.”
to come or go into
In this reading “LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.”
speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion
In this reading “LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.”
communicate the intended meaning or impression
In this reading “Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?”
In this reading “Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD SERVANT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading What was the meaning of her father's words?
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
the act of departing
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading What was the meaning of her father's words?
the force of workers available
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What was the meaning of her father's words?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD SERVANT.
above and across; more than
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading AN OLD SERVANT.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LEAVING the two men to talk over their dark secrets together, Jenny went into the garden.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the meaning of her father's words?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why had Mr. Hilliston come over from Eastbourne to request her silence?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her brow burned as with fever, and her understanding was confused by the thoughts which filled her mind.
the words that are spoken
From this reading What was the meaning of her father's words?
Chapter 23 of The Third Volume by Fergus Hume holds 163 sentences, grouped into 33 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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