Chapter 12 of Paul Patoff is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Paul Patoff is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I cannot say what would be best. In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice. But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive." "Of course. That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
Chapter 12 of Paul Patoff is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading “In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.”
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading “But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."”
possessing life
From this reading “But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."”
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading “In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.”
get or ask advice from
From this reading “In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.”
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.”
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a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
possessing life
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I cannot say what would be best.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I cannot say what would be best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot say what would be best.
get or ask advice from
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot say what would be best.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
absolutely essential
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
on the contrary
From this reading That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot say what would be best.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
carry out
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading That is precisely what I want to find out," answered Balsamides, rather impatiently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I cannot say what would be best.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But before all else it is necessary to find out whether Alexander is dead or alive."
in the company of; together with
From this reading In my opinion, Paul should consult with his ambassador, and take his advice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I cannot say what would be best.
Chapter 12 of Paul Patoff by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
Chapter 12 holds 411 sentences of Paul Patoff, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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