Chapter 2 of Cartouche is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Cartouche is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"_Buona notte, signore_." It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip. "A fine vintage this year. The signore has without doubt seen our vintage? No?
Chapter 2 of Cartouche is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English “sir”; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
From this reading “The signore has without doubt seen our vintage?”
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading “"A fine vintage this year.”
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In this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
admittedly
In this reading “The signore has without doubt seen our vintage?”
In this reading “It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.”
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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 It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
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From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
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From this reading "_Buona notte, signore_."
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The signore has without doubt seen our vintage?
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "A fine vintage this year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The signore has without doubt seen our vintage?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
not any; not one
From this reading No?
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From this reading "_Buona notte, signore_."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The signore has without doubt seen our vintage?
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The signore has without doubt seen our vintage?
an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English “sir”; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
From this reading "_Buona notte, signore_."
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A fine vintage this year.
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
From this reading "A fine vintage this year.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
which person or people
From this reading It was old Andrea the cook, who was standing smoking a cigar at the entrance gate, and probably on the look-out for a little gossip.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The signore has without doubt seen our vintage?
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "A fine vintage this year.
Chapter 2 of Cartouche by Frances Mary Peard holds 422 sentences, grouped into 85 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 2 holds 422 sentences of Cartouche, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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