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Chapter 6 of The Cockaynes in Paris is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A "GRANDE OCCASION." "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne. "I confess I can't make them out. They beat me. My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
Chapter 6 of The Cockaynes in Paris is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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perfect or complete or pure
From this reading “"Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.”
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “They beat me.”
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “"I confess I can't make them out.”
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “"Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.”
free from external control and constraint
From this reading “My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.”
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “"Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading “"Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.”
a person who rules or commands
From this reading “"Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "GRANDE OCCASION."
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading They beat me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
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From this reading "I confess I can't make them out.
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From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I confess I can't make them out.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
at any time
From this reading My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A "GRANDE OCCASION."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I confess I can't make them out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
free from external control and constraint
From this reading My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
engage in
From this reading "I confess I can't make them out.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They beat me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A "GRANDE OCCASION."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I confess I can't make them out.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
a person who rules or commands
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My dear, they are the most independent set I ever came across.
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From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I confess I can't make them out.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They beat me.
people engaged in trade
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Well, these Paris tradespeople are the most extraordinary persons in the world," cried Sophonisba's mamma, and the absolute ruler of Mr. Cockayne.
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