Chapter 30 of The Queen's Necklace is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of The Queen's Necklace is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE BARGAIN. Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail. M. Bœhmer showed each individual beauty. “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.” “Oh!” said Bœhmer.
Chapter 30 of The Queen's Necklace is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading “Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.”
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading ““On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.””
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading “Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.”
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading ““On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.””
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading ““On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.””
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
From this reading ““On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.””
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading “Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.”
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading ““On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.””
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a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading THE BARGAIN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading M. Bœhmer showed each individual beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. Bœhmer showed each individual beauty.
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading M. Bœhmer showed each individual beauty.
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading M. Bœhmer showed each individual beauty.
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Bœhmer showed each individual beauty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh!” said Bœhmer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
on the contrary
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading M. Bœhmer showed each individual beauty.
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARGAIN.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then the ambassador consented to examine the necklace in detail.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “On the whole,” said Beausire, interpreting for Manoël, “his excellency sees nothing to complain of in the necklace, but there are ten of the diamonds rather spotted.”
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