Chapter 27 of Major Frank is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVII
Chapter 27 of Major Frank is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis. Ah! I know your reasons. You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.' It is just the contrary."
Chapter 27 of Major Frank is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading “It is just the contrary."”
the act of consuming food
From this reading “You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'”
plural of “husk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading “You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.”
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading “You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'”
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading “You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'”
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “I know your reasons.”
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading “You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'”
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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 Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
later than; following
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
anew
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ah!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading It is just the contrary."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
take in solid food
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
the act of consuming food
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
make void or empty of contents
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
plural of “husk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know your reasons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is just the contrary."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is just the contrary."
and nothing more
From this reading It is just the contrary."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know your reasons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
on one occasion
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I know your reasons.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
a male human offspring
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading You think I am returned again like the prodigal son, with an empty purse, 'after eating of the husks which the swine did eat.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Rudolf, after a pause, began once more-- "You have a good heart, Francis.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I know your reasons.
Chapter 27 of Major Frank by A. L. G. (Anna Louisa Geertruida) Bosboom-Toussaint holds 163 sentences, grouped into 33 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 27 holds 163 sentences of Major Frank, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.
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