Chapter 2 of Hermione and Her Little Group of Serious is here in full — 201 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Hermione and Her Little Group of Serious is here in full — 201 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism. You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar . . or something like that. I'm sure that is wrong.
Chapter 2 of Hermione and Her Little Group of Serious is here in full — 201 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .”
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading “You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .”
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading “The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I'm sure that is wrong.”
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading “You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “I'm sure that is wrong.”
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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 You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sure that is wrong.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading . or something like that.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading . or something like that.
the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
a thing, without saying which
From this reading . or something like that.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure that is wrong.
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
a special situation
From this reading The thing I love about the Russians is their Orientalism.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I'm sure that is wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know there's an old saying that if you find a Russian you catch a Tartar .
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