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St. Martin's Summer

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of St. Martin's Summer is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.
Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.
Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.
The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.
Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.
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St. Martin's Summer

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of St. Martin's Summer is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/54 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.
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Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.
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Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.
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The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.
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Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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appease verb US /əˈpiːz/

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading “Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.”

bellicose adjective US /ˈbeləkoʊs/

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

From this reading “Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.”

dispatched verb US /dɪˈspætʃt/

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading “Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.”

Grenoble noun US /ɡrəˈnoʊbəl/

a city in southeastern France on the Isere River

From this reading “Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.”

idly adverb US /ˈaɪdli/

in an idle manner

From this reading “Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.”

manifestation noun US /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/

a clear appearance

From this reading “Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.”

Parisian adjective US /pərˈɪʒən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading “The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.”

sleepless adjective US /ˈsliːpləs/

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading “Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

appeaseverbUS /əˈpiːz/

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

Aubergenoun

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/

expected hopefully

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

bellicoseadjectiveUS /ˈbeləkoʊs/

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

Betimesadverb

in good time

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

common-room

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

Condillacs

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/

having made preparations

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

dueadjectiveUS /duː/

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

fastadverbUS /fæst/

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

fearsnounUS /fɪrz/

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

Garnache

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

GrenoblenounUS /ɡrəˈnoʊbəl/

a city in southeastern France on the Isere River

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/

in an idle manner

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/

a clear appearance

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/

held or filled or in use

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

ParisianadjectiveUS /pərˈɪʒən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

Rabecque

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

Valerie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

valorousadjective

having or showing valor

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Betimes next morning he dispatched Rabecque to the Auberge de France for the promised carriage, and broke his fast in the common-room what time he awaited his man’s return.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Garnache wondered idly, might this be due to the circumstance that that same stranger was supported now by one single companion, and was therefore less valorous than when he had been in the company of three.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Garnache spent a sleepless night at Grenoble, on guard throughout the greater part of it since nothing short of that would appease the fears of Valerie.

yesternight

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The chamber was again occupied by the stranger of yesternight, who sat apart, however, and seemed no longer disposed to interfere with the Parisian.

YetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet it passed without any bellicose manifestation on the part of the Condillacs such as Valerie feared and such as Garnache was satisfied would not--could not, indeed--take place.

Chapter 7 of St. Martin's Summer by Rafael Sabatini holds 272 sentences, grouped into 55 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.

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Tressan
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