Chapter 17 of Rezanov is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Rezanov is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight. "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously. "I did not look at it. I never do. But I know that you were not affronted.
Chapter 17 of Rezanov is here in full — 167 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading “But I know that you were not affronted.”
for a short time
From this reading “As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.”
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading “As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.”
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading “As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.”
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading “As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.”
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading “As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.”
restored to a new condition
From this reading “As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.”
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading “As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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past form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading But I know that you were not affronted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
for a short time
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
lacking funds
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I know that you were not affronted.
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously.
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I never do.
a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously.
divisible by two
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
set up or found
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not look at it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I did not look at it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I know that you were not affronted.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I did not look at it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never do.
not any; not one
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not look at it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
restored to a new condition
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I know that you were not affronted.
which person or people
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you enjoy that?" he asked curiously.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading As the party on the corridor broke, Rezanov found no difficulty in reaching Concha's side, for even Dona Ignacia was chattering wildly with several other good dames who renewed their youth briefly at the bull-fight.
Chapter 17 of Rezanov by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton holds 167 sentences, grouped into 34 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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 17 holds 167 sentences of Rezanov, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.
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