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No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La

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"I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.
"I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.
"Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.
"Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.
It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."
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No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/74 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.
/aɪ hæv noʊ əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən fɔːr juː hiːr ˈsɪtəzənz ə vɔɪs sed æz dʒiːn ˈmɑːrtən ənd liː roʊd ˈɪntuː ðə ˈlɪtəl ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd ənd ə mæn wɪð ə ˈwʊdən leɡ keɪm aʊt frʌm ðə saɪd dɔːr ʌv ðə ɪn/
Line 2
"I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.
Line 3
"Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.
Line 4
"Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.
Line 5
It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."
/ɪt ɪz nɑːt ˈɔːfən ðæt aɪ stɜːr soʊ fɑːr frʌm hoʊm bʌt aɪ hæd ˈbɪznəs hiːr/

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accommodation noun US /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading “"I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.”

Citizen noun US /ˈsɪtəzən/

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading “"Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.”

citizens noun US /ˈsɪtəzənz/

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading “"I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.”

courtyard noun US /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading “"I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.”

Gallon noun US /ˈɡælən/

United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters

From this reading “"Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.”

Leigh noun US /liː/

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading “"I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.”

Mon noun US /moʊn/

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading “"Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.”

stir verb US /stɜːr/

move an implement through

From this reading “It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

Brenon

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From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

CitizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading "Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.

citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

Dieu

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

GallonnounUS /ˈɡælən/

United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters

From this reading "Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

innnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

JeannounUS /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

legnounUS /leɡ/

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

LeighnounUS /liː/

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

MonnounUS /moʊn/

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

stirverbUS /stɜːr/

move an implement through

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not often that I stir so far from home, but I had business here."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Mon Dieu! it is--" Jean held up his hand sharply.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I think you might be able to manage for us, Brenon," Jean said.

Vallet

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, it is I, Citizen Gallon, from Vallet.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have no accommodation for you here, citizens," a voice said, as Jean Martin and Leigh rode into the little courtyard, and a man with a wooden leg came out from the side door of the inn.

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