Chapter 3 of Sevastopol is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Sevastopol is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before. “Where is the regiment stationed now?” “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.” “Where to?” “I don't know; it must have been to the Sivernaya, Your Honor!
Chapter 3 of Sevastopol is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading ““I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.”
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading ““I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.”
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading ““I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading ““I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.”
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading ““Where is the regiment stationed now?””
a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea
From this reading ““It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.””
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading ““Where is the regiment stationed now?””
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ““It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.””
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In this reading ““I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.”
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
In this reading ““It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.””
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marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
anew
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I don't know; it must have been to the Sivernaya, Your Honor!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don't know; it must have been to the Sivernaya, Your Honor!
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I don't know; it must have been to the Sivernaya, Your Honor!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where is the regiment stationed now?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don't know; it must have been to the Sivernaya, Your Honor!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I don't know; it must have been to the Sivernaya, Your Honor!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Where is the regiment stationed now?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading “Where is the regiment stationed now?”
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don't know; it must have been to the Sivernaya, Your Honor!
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading “Where is the regiment stationed now?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It was stationed in Sevastopol, but they were to move on Wednesday, Your Honor.”
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where is the regiment stationed now?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I wish Your Honor health!” he began again, in the same abrupt bass as before.
Chapter 3 of Sevastopol by Leo, graf Tolstoy holds 456 sentences, grouped into 92 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 456 sentences of Sevastopol, unabridged, divided into 92 reading sections.
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