Chapter 17 of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?" Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone. "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent. "Then I will follow you," Darrin added. At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
Chapter 17 of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading “"Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.”
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading “At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.”
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading “At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.”
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading “At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.”
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading “"Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.”
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading “TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"”
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading “Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.”
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading “Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.”
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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 "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Then I will follow you," Darrin added.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
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From this reading "Then I will follow you," Darrin added.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Then I will follow you," Darrin added.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Then I will follow you," Darrin added.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
not divisible by two
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I will follow you," Darrin added.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Dave asked the waiter, in an undertone.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the heels of the waiter Dave went through a narrow corridor, then climbed a flight of stairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Then I will follow you," Darrin added.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Master," replied the man, a Maltese who spoke English with an odd accent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TRUTH, OR FRENCH ROMANCE "You know what is expected of you?"
Chapter 17 of Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock holds 85 sentences, grouped into 17 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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