Chapter 13 of Miss Caprice is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Miss Caprice is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A NIGHT IN ALGIERS. His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety. "What is it, Mustapha?" he whispers. "Monsieur did not notice. Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
Chapter 13 of Miss Caprice is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading “A NIGHT IN ALGIERS.”
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading “His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.”
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading “Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.”
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading “His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.”
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading “His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.”
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “"Monsieur did not notice.”
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading “Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.”
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “"What is it, Mustapha?" he whispers.”
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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 A NIGHT IN ALGIERS.
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading A NIGHT IN ALGIERS.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Monsieur did not notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT IN ALGIERS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Mustapha?" he whispers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Mustapha?" he whispers.
and nothing more
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur did not notice.
the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is it, Mustapha?" he whispers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT IN ALGIERS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Monsieur did not notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Monsieur did not notice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading His manner gives the man from Chicago to understand that he has cause for sudden anxiety.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two Arabs, one a _muezzin_, or priest, just passed us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Mustapha?" he whispers.
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "What is it, Mustapha?" he whispers.
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