Chapter 23 of Truxton King: A Story of Graustark is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 23 of Truxton King: A Story of Graustark is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"YOU WILL BE MRS. KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river. A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands. "The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont. "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
Chapter 23 of Truxton King: A Story of Graustark is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading “A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.”
earlier in time; previously
From this reading “"Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.”
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading “KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.”
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading “A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.”
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “"The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont.”
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading “KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.”
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.”
plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading “A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.”
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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 KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "YOU WILL BE MRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
ten 10s
From this reading A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
the force of workers available
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "YOU WILL BE MRS.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Grand Duke Paulus!" exclaimed Count Halfont.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank God, he did not come a day earlier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading A hundred camp-fires were gleaming against the distant uplands.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KING" Late that night it was reported at the Castle that a large force of men were encamped on the opposite side of the river.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "YOU WILL BE MRS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU WILL BE MRS.
Chapter 23 of Truxton King: A Story of Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon holds 272 sentences, grouped into 55 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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