Chapter 26 of Sans-Cravate is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 26 of Sans-Cravate is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?" "Ah! my dear, how can you ask me that? What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?" "Forgive me! that isn't what I meant. I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
Chapter 26 of Sans-Cravate is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading “I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."”
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading “I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."”
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."”
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “"Forgive me! that isn't what I meant.”
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"”
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “"Forgive me! that isn't what I meant.”
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"”
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In this reading “What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"”
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From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah! my dear, how can you ask me that?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Ah! my dear, how can you ask me that?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Ah! my dear, how can you ask me that?
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
dearly loved
From this reading "Ah! my dear, how can you ask me that?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Forgive me! that isn't what I meant.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah! my dear, how can you ask me that?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Forgive me! that isn't what I meant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Forgive me! that isn't what I meant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Forgive me! that isn't what I meant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ah! my dear, how can you ask me that?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
many times at short intervals
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
and nothing more
From this reading I only feared--for I am not agreeable every day--I dreaded that--that you might cease to love me."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What fresh proof do you want me to give you of my love?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Adhémar often asked Nathalie now: "Is it really true that you love me?"
Chapter 26 of Sans-Cravate by Paul de Kock holds 408 sentences, grouped into 82 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 26 holds 408 sentences of Sans-Cravate, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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