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Told by the Death's Head

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THE MOO-CALF.
I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?
I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.
I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.
The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Told by the Death's Head

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of Told by the Death's Head is here in full — 345 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MOO-CALF.
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I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?
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I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.
/aɪ ʃæl əbˈsteɪn frʌm ɪkˈspresɪŋ dʒʌst hiːr æn əˈpɪnjən ʌv ðə mɪˈstɪriəs ˈkriːtʃər æz baɪ soʊ ˈduːɪŋ aɪ ʃʊd ænˈtɪsəpeɪt ðə ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn ʌv wʌn ʌv maɪ moʊst rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl ædˈventʃərz/
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I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.
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The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

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abstain verb US /əbˈsteɪn/

refrain from voting

From this reading “I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.”

anticipate verb US /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading “I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.”

chronicles noun US /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading “I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.”

denouement noun US /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/

the outcome of a complex sequence of events

From this reading “I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.”

dweller noun US /ˈdwelər/

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading “I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.”

excessively adverb US /ɪkˈsesɪvli/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.”

multiplied adjective US /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading “The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.”

ordinarily adverb US /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading “The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.”

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abstain from verb + particle

In this reading “I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.”

most remarkable adverb + adjective

In this reading “I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.”

strange doings adjective + noun

In this reading “I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.”

appears in verb + particle counted as “appear in”

In this reading “The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.”

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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 I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

abstainverbUS /əbˈsteɪn/

refrain from voting

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/

achieved or reached

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

Coblentz

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From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

dareverbUS /der/

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/

the outcome of a complex sequence of events

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

dwellernounUS /ˈdwelər/

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

MOO-CALF

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From this reading THE MOO-CALF.

moo-calf's

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From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

unusual or striking

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I shall abstain from expressing just here an opinion of the mysterious creature as, by so doing, I should anticipate the denouement of one of my most remarkable adventures.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — 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 I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MOO-CALF.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think almost every dweller in Coblentz has heard of the moo-calf's strange doings; for there are numerous records in the chronicles of the city, of its mysterious appearance and behavior.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The moo-calf ordinarily appears in those cities where the Jews have multiplied excessively, and attained to power.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I dare say your highness, and gentlemen of the court, have heard a good many stories about the moo-calf?

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