Chapter 11 of Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Ah, Paramónovna!" Iván Petróvich turned to her. "Are you getting ready for communion, too? You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake." "God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!
Chapter 11 of Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “"God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!”
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading “"God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!”
possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading “You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."”
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading “"Are you getting ready for communion, too?”
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “"Are you getting ready for communion, too?”
showing or giving mercy
From this reading “"God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!”
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."”
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From this reading "Ah, Paramónovna!"
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you getting ready for communion, too?
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading "God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!
possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading "Are you getting ready for communion, too?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Are you getting ready for communion, too?
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Are you getting ready for communion, too?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Iván Petróvich turned to her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Iván Petróvich turned to her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."
showing or giving mercy
From this reading "God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, Paramónovna!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Iván Petróvich turned to her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Are you getting ready for communion, too?
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading You, too, must forgive me, for Christ's sake."
term of address for a man
From this reading "God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Iván Petróvich turned to her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Are you getting ready for communion, too?
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Iván Petróvich turned to her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "God will forgive you, sir, angel, merciful benefactor!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you getting ready for communion, too?
Chapter 11 of Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories by Leo, graf Tolstoy holds 392 sentences, grouped into 79 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 11 holds 392 sentences of Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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