Chapter 4 of Zoraida is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter IV
Chapter 4 of Zoraida is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?" I asked, mystified. "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?" "Yes. But I love thee," I protested.
Chapter 4 of Zoraida is here in full — 399 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading “"Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"”
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “"What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"”
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “"What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"”
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading “I asked, mystified.”
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading “But I love thee," I protested.”
filled with satisfaction
From this reading “"Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “"What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “"What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"”
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in readiness; awaiting
In this reading “"What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"”
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prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked, mystified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I love thee," I protested.
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From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked, mystified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I love thee," I protested.
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading I asked, mystified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading But I love thee," I protested.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Have I not already told thee that thy curiosity cannot be satisfied?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is this strange destiny that the Fates have in store for thee?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
Chapter 4 of Zoraida by William Le Queux holds 399 sentences, grouped into 80 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.
Chapter 4 holds 399 sentences of Zoraida, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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Work through the 80 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
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Words and structures a reader meets early in Zoraida, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
