Chapter 8 of Poor Folk is here in full — 209 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Poor Folk is here in full — 209 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MAKAR DIEVUSHKIN. June 27th. MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house. What think you, my friend? Shall I go or not?
Chapter 8 of Poor Folk is here in full — 209 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.”
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.”
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading “MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.”
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading “June 27th.”
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading “MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.”
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.”
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From this reading June 27th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
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From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
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From this reading MAKAR DIEVUSHKIN.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What think you, my friend?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shall I go or not?
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June 27th.
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From this reading MAKAR DIEVUSHKIN.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shall I go or not?
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shall I go or not?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall I go or not?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What think you, my friend?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What think you, my friend?
which person or people
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading MY DEAREST MAKAR ALEXIEVITCH--Thedora tells me that, should I wish, there are some people who will be glad to help me by obtaining me an excellent post as governess in a certain house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What think you, my friend?
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