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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Other People's Money is here in full — 5546 sentences across 1110 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
It was for a woman that he robbed.” “And--do you know who that woman is?” “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her. See!” Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
Chapter 1 of Other People's Money is here in full — 5546 sentences across 1110 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1027/1109 · 5 reading units · Lines 5131–5135
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nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading ““No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.”
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading “Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.”
only a very short time before
From this reading “Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.”
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading ““No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading ““No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.”
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “It was for a woman that he robbed.””
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading ““No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.”
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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 It was for a woman that he robbed.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And--do you know who that woman is?”
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And--do you know who that woman is?”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for a woman that he robbed.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was for a woman that he robbed.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And--do you know who that woman is?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for a woman that he robbed.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “And--do you know who that woman is?”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
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From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
not any; not one
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was for a woman that he robbed.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was for a woman that he robbed.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was for a woman that he robbed.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mlle. Lucienne took the paper which Maxence was holding out to her: but she hardly condescended to look at it.
which person or people
From this reading “And--do you know who that woman is?”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was for a woman that he robbed.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “No. But I can find out from the writer of the article in this paper, who says that he knows her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And--do you know who that woman is?”
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