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The Three Eyes

Chapter XIII

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THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.
At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.
We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.
I shall never forget it.
I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.
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The Three Eyes

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Three Eyes is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.
/ðə veɪl ɪz ˈlɪftəd aɪ wɪl nɑːt ˈlɪŋɡər ˈoʊvər ðə tuː fɪlmz ʌv ðɪs ˈsekənd pərˈfɔːrməns ənd ðə ˈevədənt kəˈnekʃən bɪˈtwiːn ðem/
Line 2
At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.
/æt ðə ˈprezənt ˈmoʊmənt wiː ɑːr tuː nɪr ðə kloʊs ʌv ðɪs ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri ˈstɔːri tuː weɪst taɪm ˈoʊvər ˈmɪnət ˈtiːdiəs ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt dɪˈteɪlz/
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We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.
Line 4
I shall never forget it.
/aɪ ʃæl ˈnevər fərˈɡet ɪt/
Line 5
I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

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

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Benjamin noun US /ˈbendʒəmən/

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading “I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.”

films noun US /fɪlmz/

plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading “THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.”

logic noun US /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading “We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.”

masterly adjective US /ˈmæstərli/

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading “We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.”

solved adjective US /sɑːlvd/

explained or answered

From this reading “We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.”

spirited adjective US /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading “I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.”

thunderstorm noun US /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

From this reading “I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.”

unimportant adjective US /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

not important

From this reading “At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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few hours adjective + noun

In this reading “We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.”

following morning adjective + noun

In this reading “We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.”

waste time noun + noun

In this reading “At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.”

linger over verb + particle

delay

In this reading “THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.”

present moment verb + noun

at this time

In this reading “At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.”

extraordinary story adjective + noun

In this reading “At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.”

second part noun + noun

In this reading “We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.”

first part adjective + noun

In this reading “We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

bedroomnounUS /ˈbedruːm/

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

burstverbUS /bɜːrst/

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/

plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I shall never forget it.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I shall never forget it.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

LIFTEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/

held up in the air

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

long-expected

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From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

Massignac

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From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I shall never forget it.

newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

Prevotelle

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From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I shall never forget it.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/

explained or answered

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

not important

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

VEILnounUS /veɪl/

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

wastenounUS /weɪst/

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the present moment we are too near the close of this extraordinary story to waste time over minute, tedious, unimportant details.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE VEIL IS LIFTED I will not linger over the two films of this second performance and the evident connection between them.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading We must remember that, on the following morning, a newspaper printed the first part, and, a few hours later, the second part of the famous Prevotelle report, in which the problem was attacked in so masterly a fashion and solved with so profoundly impressive a display of method and logic.

writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

the act of creating written works

From this reading I shall never forget that, during that night, while I sat in my bedroom reflecting upon the manner in which Massignac had been spirited away, during that night when the long-expected thunderstorm burst over the Paris district, Benjamin Prevotelle was writing the opening pages of his report.

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