Chapter 3 of Roumanian Stories, Translated from the Original Roumanian is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Roumanian Stories, Translated from the Original Roumanian is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained. "Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu. "Sire! Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees. "Reward us not after our iniquities!
Chapter 3 of Roumanian Stories, Translated from the Original Roumanian is here in full — 422 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading “Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees.”
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees.”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.”
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading “The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “"Reward us not after our iniquities!”
in an unfortunate way
From this reading “The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.”
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading “"Sire!”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “"Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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later than; following
From this reading "Reward us not after our iniquities!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Reward us not after our iniquities!
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Reward us not after our iniquities!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Reward us not after our iniquities!
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "Reward us not after our iniquities!
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sire!" said Motzoc, falling on his knees.
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading "Sire!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boyars retired sadly; Motzoc remained.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Reward us not after our iniquities!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you stay?" asked Lapushneanu.
Chapter 3 of Roumanian Stories, Translated from the Original Roumanian by Lucy [Translator] Byng holds 422 sentences, grouped into 85 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 3 holds 422 sentences of Roumanian Stories, Translated from the Original Roumanian, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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