Chapter 10 of Roden's Corner is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Roden's Corner is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN THE OUDE WEG. “Le sage entend à demi mot.” The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel. “Ah!” he said. “You promenade yourself thus early?”
Chapter 10 of Roden's Corner is here in full — 171 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading “The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.”
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.”
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading “The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.”
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading “The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.”
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading ““You promenade yourself thus early?””
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading ““Le sage entend à demi mot.””
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading “The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.”
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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 The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
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From this reading “Ah!” he said.
on or to one side
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
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From this reading “Le sage entend à demi mot.”
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
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From this reading “Le sage entend à demi mot.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE OUDE WEG.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “Le sage entend à demi mot.”
a clever remark
From this reading “Le sage entend à demi mot.”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
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From this reading IN THE OUDE WEG.
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading “You promenade yourself thus early?”
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading “Le sage entend à demi mot.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ah!” he said.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE OUDE WEG.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “You promenade yourself thus early?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
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From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
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From this reading IN THE OUDE WEG.
at the time that
From this reading The porter of the hotel on the Toornoifeld was enjoying his early cigarette in the doorway, when he was impelled by a natural politeness to stand aside for one of the visitors in the hotel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You promenade yourself thus early?”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “You promenade yourself thus early?”
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From this reading “Le sage entend à demi mot.”
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