Chapter 11 of Antonia is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Antonia is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"You will see!" Monsieur Antoine replied. After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again. "There is no need of your going there," he said. "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
Chapter 11 of Antonia is here in full — 395 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading “"The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.”
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “"The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.”
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “"The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.”
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “"The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.”
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading “After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.”
shedding tears
From this reading “"The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.”
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “"The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.”
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In this reading “After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.”
In this reading “After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.”
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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 "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
later than; following
From this reading After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.
anew
From this reading After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Monsieur Antoine replied.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.
the act of departing
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
engage in
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Antoine replied.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Monsieur Antoine replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You will see!"
and nothing more
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading After about fifteen minutes Marcel spoke again.
shedding tears
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "The documents are in my office; it is simply a matter of tearing them up, and I will not allow you to make an absurd scene at my aunt's, I warn you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will see!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will see!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There is no need of your going there," he said.
Chapter 11 of Antonia by George Sand holds 395 sentences, grouped into 79 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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