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Chapter 5 of Là-bas is here in full — 344 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Come right in and get warm. Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine. "You mustn't spend your money on us." "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix. And your husband?"
Chapter 5 of Là-bas is here in full — 344 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/68 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading “Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.”
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading “Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.”
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.”
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.”
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “"You mustn't spend your money on us."”
bound or secured closely
From this reading “Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.”
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading “Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.”
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading “Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.”
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From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come right in and get warm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come right in and get warm.
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Come right in and get warm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading And your husband?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Come right in and get warm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "You mustn't spend your money on us."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You mustn't spend your money on us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Come right in and get warm.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "You mustn't spend your money on us."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You mustn't spend your money on us."
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "Come right in and get warm.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, but you see we enjoy doing it, Mme. Carhaix.
during the time that
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ah, messieurs, you must not do that any more," said Mme. Carhaix, seeing Durtal draw from his pocket some bottles wrapped in paper, while Des Hermies placed on the table some little packages tied with twine.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mustn't spend your money on us."
Chapter 5 of Là-bas by J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans holds 344 sentences, grouped into 69 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 5 holds 344 sentences of Là-bas, unabridged, divided into 69 reading sections.
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