Chapter 12 of The Awakening (The Resurrection) is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Awakening (The Resurrection) is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance. "They are dining, but I was told to admit you." The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell. "Are there any guests?" Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
Chapter 12 of The Awakening (The Resurrection) is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the act of eating dinner
From this reading “"They are dining, but I was told to admit you."”
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “"Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.”
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading “"Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “"Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.”
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading “"Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.”
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell.”
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading “The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell.”
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading “"Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Are there any guests?"
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Are there any guests?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
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From this reading Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell.
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Are there any guests?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The porter walked to the stairway and rang the bell.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They are dining, but I was told to admit you."
during the time that
From this reading Nekhludoff asked, while taking off his coat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Walk in, Your Excellency, you are expected," said the fat porter, pushing open the swinging, oaken door of the entrance.
Chapter 12 of The Awakening (The Resurrection) by Leo, graf Tolstoy holds 313 sentences, grouped into 63 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.
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