Chapter 308 of Les Misérables is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 308 of Les Misérables is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade. The firing from the gun was about to begin again. Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer. It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows. Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
Chapter 308 of Les Misérables is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading “INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.”
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading “INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.”
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading “It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows.”
incapable of failure or error
From this reading “INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.”
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading “INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.”
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.””
skill in shooting
From this reading “INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.”
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading “Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.””
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In this reading “It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows.”
In this reading “The firing from the gun was about to begin again.”
thrust or extend out
In this reading “Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.”
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From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows.
anew
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
incapable of failure or error
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows.
for more time
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
skill in shooting
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
absolutely essential
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to deaden the blows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
one of four equal parts
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Against that grape-shot, they could not hold out a quarter of an hour longer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The firing from the gun was about to begin again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Enjolras issued this command: “We must place a mattress there.”
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INFALLIBLE MARKSMANSHIP WHICH INFLUENCED THE CONDEMNATION OF 1796 Opinions were exchanged in the barricade.
Chapter 308 of Les Misérables by Victor Hugo holds 42 sentences, grouped into 9 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 308 holds 42 sentences of Les Misérables, unabridged, divided into 9 reading sections.
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