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Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act
Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act

Chapter I

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Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.
An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.
If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.
Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.
Bold text is represented by equals signs surrounding the =bold text=.
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Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act is here in full — 557 sentences across 112 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/111 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.
/ˈɑːbviəs ˈspelɪŋ ˈerərz kərˈektəd ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən meɪd kənˈsɪstənt/
Line 2
An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.
Line 3
If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.
/ɪf ðə fɑːnt ɪn juːs ɑːn ðə ˈriːdərz dɪˈvaɪs dʌz nɑːt səˈpɔːrt ɪt ðɪs ˈkerɪktər meɪ nɑːt dɪˈspleɪ kərˈektli/
Line 4
Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.
/aɪˈtælɪk tekst ɪz ˌreprɪˈzentɪd baɪ ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz sərˈaʊndɪŋ ðə aɪˈtælɪk tekst/
Line 5
Bold text is represented by equals signs surrounding the =bold text=.
/boʊld tekst ɪz ˌreprɪˈzentɪd baɪ ˈiːkwəlz saɪnz sərˈaʊndɪŋ ðə boʊld tekst/

Learner Dictionary

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.

consistent adjective US /kənˈsɪstənt/

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading “Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.”

equals noun US /ˈiːkwəlz/

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading “Bold text is represented by equals signs surrounding the =bold text=.”

font noun US /fɑːnt/

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading “If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.”

Index noun US /ˈɪndeks/

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading “An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.”

Italic noun US /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.”

punctuation noun US /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading “Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.”

reader's noun US /ˈriːdərz/

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading “If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.”

underscores noun US /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading “Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.”

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261

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/

fearless and daring

From this reading Bold text is represented by equals signs surrounding the =bold text=.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.

correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.

correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/

in an accurate manner

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/

plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading Bold text is represented by equals signs surrounding the =bold text=.

errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.

fontnounUS /fɑːnt/

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

IndexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

ObviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

PointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/

something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions

From this reading Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.

reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.

RightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

signsnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Bold text is represented by equals signs surrounding the =bold text=.

spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading Obvious spelling errors corrected, punctuation made consistent.

supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/

closely encircling

From this reading Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text is represented by underscores surrounding the _italic text_.

Unicode

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading If the font in use on the reader's device does not support it, this character, ☞, may not display correctly.

usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading An advertisement in the text uses a Unicode character "White Right Pointing Index" (U+261E) for a right pointing hand.

Chapter 1 of Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act by Randal H. (Randal Howland), Sir Roberts holds 557 sentences, grouped into 112 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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Chapter 1 holds 557 sentences of Under a Veil: A Comedietta in One Act, unabridged, divided into 112 reading sections.

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