Chapter 1 of Asmodeus is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Asmodeus is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks. By ALAIN RENÉ LE SAGE. WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN. Illustrated by TONY JOHANNOT. [Translated by Joseph Thomas.]
Chapter 1 of Asmodeus is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.”
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading “WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.”
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Illustrated by TONY JOHANNOT.”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “[Translated by Joseph Thomas.]”
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading “By ALAIN RENÉ LE SAGE.”
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading “ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.”
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “[Translated by Joseph Thomas.]”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “[Translated by Joseph Thomas.]”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Illustrated by TONY JOHANNOT.”
In this reading “[Translated by Joseph Thomas.]”
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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 WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
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From this reading By ALAIN RENÉ LE SAGE.
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From this reading ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By ALAIN RENÉ LE SAGE.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated by TONY JOHANNOT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Illustrated by TONY JOHANNOT.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading [Translated by Joseph Thomas.]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading By ALAIN RENÉ LE SAGE.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By ALAIN RENÉ LE SAGE.
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading By ALAIN RENÉ LE SAGE.
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading [Translated by Joseph Thomas.]
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Illustrated by TONY JOHANNOT.
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading [Translated by Joseph Thomas.]
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ASMODEUS; OR, The Devil on Two Sticks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE OF THE AUTHOR, By JULES JANIN.
Chapter 1 of Asmodeus by Alain René Le Sage holds 170 sentences, grouped into 34 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 1 holds 170 sentences of Asmodeus, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 1 of Asmodeus by Alain René Le Sage exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 170 sentences, grouped into 34 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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