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"War to the Knife
"War to the Knife

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of "War to the Knife is here in full — 261 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Rolf Boldrewood • Curated US English Learning Edition
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" II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....
All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."
_DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....
Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."
_PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.
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"War to the Knife

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of "War to the Knife is here in full — 261 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/52 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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" II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....
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All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."
/ɔːl ðə ˈkærəktərz ɪn ðer ˈkɑːntræsts ənd dɪˈveləpmənts ɑːr drɔːn wɪð faɪn ˈdeləkəsi ənd ðə bʊk ɪz wʌn ʌv ðoʊz fjuː wɪtʃ wʌn riːdz əˈɡen wɪð ˌɪnˈkriːst ˈpleʒər/
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_DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....
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Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."
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_PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.

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contrasts noun US /ˈkɑːntræsts/

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading “All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."”

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developments noun US /dɪˈveləpmənts/

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading “All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."”

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frowns noun US /fraʊnz/

plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading “" II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....”

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gazette noun US /ɡəˈzet/

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading “_PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.”

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illumination noun US /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading “" II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....”

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mall noun US /mɔːl/

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading “_PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.”

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speculations noun US /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading “" II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....”

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wrinkles noun US /ˈrɪŋkəlz/

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading “" II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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extraordinary interest adjective + noun

In this reading “_DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....”

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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 " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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BLOODnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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CAÑON

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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CHILLINGWORTH

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From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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CONTAINSverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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contrastsnounUS /ˈkɑːntræsts/

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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DAILYadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/

every day; without missing a day

From this reading _DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....

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DAUGHTERSnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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dénouement

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From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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ENDSnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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enthrallingadjective

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

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

From this reading _DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....

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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 All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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FLAMESnounUS /fleɪmz/

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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FROWNSnounUS /fraʊnz/

plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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GAZETTEnounUS /ɡəˈzet/

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading _PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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IInoun

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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IIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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ILLUMINATIONnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....

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ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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IXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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LITERATUREnounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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MALLnounUS /mɔːl/

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading _PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.

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meritnounUS /ˈmerət/

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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MOODSnounUS /muːdz/

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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MORALadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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PALLverbUS /pɑːl/

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading _PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.

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pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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readsnounUS /riːdz/

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/

reflect brightly

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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SPECULATIONSnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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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 _DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....

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STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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talenounUS /teɪl/

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 _PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.

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TELEGRAPHnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading _DAILY TELEGRAPH._--"A story of extraordinary interest....

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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THEMISnoun

(Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of justice in ancient mythology

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.

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VnounUS /viː/

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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Vachell's

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From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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VInounUS /vaɪ/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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VIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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WATERnounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _PALL MALL GAZETTE._--"The tale is well told.

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WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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WILLIAM

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

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the characters, in their contrasts and developments, are drawn with fine delicacy; and the book is one of those few which one reads again with increased pleasure."

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worthilyadverb

in a worthy manner; with worthiness

From this reading Mr. Vachell's enthralling story, the dénouement of which worthily crowns a literary achievement of no little merit."

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WRINKLESnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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WRITnounUS /rɪt/

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading " II.--ILLUMINATION " III.--WILLIAM CHILLINGWORTH " IV.--CALAMITY CAÑON " V.--SPECULATIONS " VI.--WHICH CONTAINS A MORAL " VII.--OF BLOOD AND WATER " VIII.--WHICH ENDS IN FLAMES " IX.--"IS WRIT IN MOODS AND FROWNS AND WRINKLES STRANGE" " X.--THE DAUGHTERS OF THEMIS _LITERATURE._--"It has the joy of life in it, sparkle, humour, charm....

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Chapter 17 of "War to the Knife by Rolf Boldrewood holds 261 sentences, grouped into 53 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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