Chapter 11 of Monsieur Lecoq, V. 2 is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Monsieur Lecoq, V. 2 is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
His faith was rewarded. Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness. His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son. “Maurice?” he asked. “Is in safety,” replied the abbe.
Chapter 11 of Monsieur Lecoq, V. 2 is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a French abbot
From this reading ““Is in safety,” replied the abbe.”
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading “His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.”
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.”
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading “Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.”
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading “His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.”
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading “Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.”
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading “His faith was rewarded.”
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading ““Is in safety,” replied the abbe.”
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In this reading “Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.”
In this reading “Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.”
In this reading “His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.”
In this reading “Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.”
In this reading “His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.”
In this reading ““Is in safety,” replied the abbe.”
In this reading “His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
a French abbot
From this reading “Is in safety,” replied the abbe.
later than; following
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Maurice?” he asked.
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading His faith was rewarded.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Maurice?” he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His faith was rewarded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Is in safety,” replied the abbe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is in safety,” replied the abbe.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
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From this reading “Maurice?” he asked.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Is in safety,” replied the abbe.
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading His faith was rewarded.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading “Is in safety,” replied the abbe.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
a male human offspring
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His faith was rewarded.
which person or people
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His first glance was for his devoted wife, who was sitting by the bedside; his first word was for his son.
people who are wounded
From this reading Three days later the wounded man, after a comfortable night, seemed to regain consciousness.
Chapter 11 of Monsieur Lecoq, V. 2 by Emile Gaboriau holds 393 sentences, grouped into 79 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.
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