Chapter 4 of Monsieur Bergeret in Paris is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Monsieur Bergeret in Paris is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate. “It is to let, but we will not take it. It is too big. Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it? I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
Chapter 4 of Monsieur Bergeret in Paris is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in addition to; as well as
From this reading “Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it?”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It is too big.”
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading ““It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.”
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading ““It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading ““It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.”
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.”
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.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “It is too big.”
In this reading “Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it?”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
anew
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it?
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is too big.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It is to let, but we will not take it.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it?
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
not any; not one
From this reading Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is to let, but we will not take it.
above and across; more than
From this reading Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
carry out
From this reading “It is to let, but we will not take it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading I should be interested to see it again,” said Monsieur Bergeret timidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is too big.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It is to let, but we will not take it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It is to let, but we will not take it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Besides——” “No, we will not take it, but will you look over it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is to let,” said Mademoiselle Zoe, as they stopped before the gate.
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