Chapter 7 of Eve and David is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Eve and David is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Eh! let David get out of it as best he may. I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that. David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.” “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically. “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
Chapter 7 of Eve and David is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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give sanction to
From this reading “I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.”
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading ““Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.”
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading “David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.””
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.”
contrary to plan or expectation
From this reading ““Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.”
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading ““Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.”
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading ““Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.”
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the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
give sanction to
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
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From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
contrary to plan or expectation
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
and nothing more
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Eh! let David get out of it as best he may.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
a male human offspring
From this reading “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading David that knows so much must know how to pay his debts.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am thinking of this child here,” cried the old grandfather, “and the child’s mother will approve of that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look here, Papa Séchard, you are jealous of your son.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now I will just put your meaning into plain language,” said Petit-Claud ironically.
Chapter 7 of Eve and David by Honoré de Balzac holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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