Chapter 14 of Mr. Incoul's Misadventure is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Mr. Incoul's Misadventure is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
KARL GROWS A MOUSTACHE. For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied. He left the house early and returned to it late. One afternoon he sent for Karl. Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
Chapter 14 of Mr. Incoul's Misadventure is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading “Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.”
for the most part
From this reading “Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.”
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading “Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.”
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.”
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading “KARL GROWS A MOUSTACHE.”
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading “KARL GROWS A MOUSTACHE.”
held or filled or in use
From this reading “For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.”
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In this reading “Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.”
In this reading “For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.”
In this reading “For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.”
In this reading “Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.”
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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 KARL GROWS A MOUSTACHE.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon he sent for Karl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
for the most part
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading KARL GROWS A MOUSTACHE.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
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From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KARL GROWS A MOUSTACHE.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading KARL GROWS A MOUSTACHE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
held or filled or in use
From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon he sent for Karl.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One afternoon he sent for Karl.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He left the house early and returned to it late.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several days Mr. Incoul was much occupied.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Since the return to Paris the courier’s duties had not been arduous; they consisted chiefly in keeping out of the way.
Chapter 14 of Mr. Incoul's Misadventure by Edgar Saltus holds 191 sentences, grouped into 39 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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