Chapter 11 of Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01 is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01 is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time. “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly. The girls laughed. “Oh, nonsense! Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
Chapter 11 of Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01 is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading ““What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.”
a woman's sleeveless undergarment
From this reading ““A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ““What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.”
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “The girls laughed.”
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading ““Oh, nonsense!”
with little or no delay
From this reading ““A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.”
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading ““What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.”
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 “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
a woman's sleeveless undergarment
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The girls laughed.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
for more time
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading “Oh, nonsense!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, nonsense!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
with little or no delay
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
express in words
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tell us what it really is!” exclaimed another.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the time?” asked one of the girls aloud for at least the twentieth time.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “A little longer than your chemise,” answered Erik promptly.
Chapter 11 of Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01 by Martin Andersen Nexø holds 392 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.
Chapter 11 holds 392 sentences of Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01, unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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