Chapter 9 of The Wandering Jew — Volume 08 is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of The Wandering Jew — Volume 08 is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
LOVE. Mdlle. de Cardoville was transfigured. For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre. Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine. The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
Chapter 9 of The Wandering Jew — Volume 08 is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading “Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.”
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading “Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.”
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading “The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.”
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading “The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.”
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading “For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.”
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading “Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.”
betrayal of a trust
From this reading “The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.”
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.”
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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 Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mdlle. de Cardoville was transfigured.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mdlle. de Cardoville was transfigured.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE.
a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mdlle. de Cardoville was transfigured.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
betrayal of a trust
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The slight irritation caused by Rodin's perfidy passed like an imperceptible shade from her brow.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time her beauty shone forth in all its lustre.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mdlle. de Cardoville was transfigured.
up to a particular time
From this reading Until now overshadowed by indifference, or darkened by grief, she appeared suddenly illumined by a brilliant ray of sunshine.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mdlle. de Cardoville was transfigured.
Chapter 9 of The Wandering Jew — Volume 08 by Eugène Sue holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 9 holds 128 sentences of The Wandering Jew — Volume 08, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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