Chapter 142 of Les Misérables is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 142 of Les Misérables is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly. Moreover, Fauchelevent was in a dilemma. He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden. Cosette had waked up. Jean Valjean had placed her near the fire.
Chapter 142 of Les Misérables is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading “Moreover, Fauchelevent was in a dilemma.”
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
having or showing only one eye
From this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
with little or no delay
From this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
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In this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
In this reading “AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.”
In this reading “He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.”
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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 AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cosette had waked up.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Moreover, Fauchelevent was in a dilemma.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moreover, Fauchelevent was in a dilemma.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Jean Valjean had placed her near the fire.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cosette had waked up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean Valjean had placed her near the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, Fauchelevent was in a dilemma.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean Valjean had placed her near the fire.
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, Fauchelevent was in a dilemma.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Jean Valjean had placed her near the fire.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
having or showing only one eye
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Jean Valjean had placed her near the fire.
with little or no delay
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
one of four equal parts
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took nearly a quarter of an hour to return to his cottage in the garden.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cosette had waked up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jean Valjean had placed her near the fire.
precisely as stated
From this reading AUSTIN CASTILLEJO The strides of a lame man are like the ogling glances of a one-eyed man; they do not reach their goal very promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cosette had waked up.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, Fauchelevent was in a dilemma.
Chapter 142 of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo holds 174 sentences, grouped into 35 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 142 holds 174 sentences of Les Misérables, unabridged, divided into 35 reading sections.
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