Chapter 38 of Le chevalier de Maison-Rouge is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 38 of Le chevalier de Maison-Rouge is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DUEL. At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder. Dixmer turned, and recognized Maurice. "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed. "Good-day, Citizen Coward," replied Maurice.
Chapter 38 of Le chevalier de Maison-Rouge is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading “"Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.”
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading “"Good-day, Citizen Coward," replied Maurice.”
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading “THE DUEL.”
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading “At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.”
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading “"Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “Dixmer turned, and recognized Maurice.”
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading “"Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.”
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading “"Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “"Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.”
In this reading “At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.”
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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 At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
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From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dixmer turned, and recognized Maurice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "Good-day, Citizen Coward," replied Maurice.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dixmer turned, and recognized Maurice.
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL.
any strong feeling
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dixmer turned, and recognized Maurice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Dixmer turned, and recognized Maurice.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Good-day, Citizen Coward," replied Maurice.
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL.
a special situation
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dixmer turned, and recognized Maurice.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this epoch it was always a serious thing to feel a touch upon the shoulder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Ah! good-day, Citizen Republican," said Dixmer, without evincing any other emotion than an almost imperceptible start, which he immediately repressed.
Chapter 38 of Le chevalier de Maison-Rouge by Alexandre Dumas holds 127 sentences, grouped into 26 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 38 holds 127 sentences of Le chevalier de Maison-Rouge, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.
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