Chapter VII
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 of The Comedienne is here in full — 367 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Will you find it comfortable here?" "I think so. It is quiet and light.
The Comedienne
Chapter VII · Chapter 7
Chapter 7 of The Comedienne is here in full — 367 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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"Will
you
find
it
comfortable
here?"
"I
think
so.
It
is
quiet
and
light.
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The Comedienne
Chapter VII · Chapter 7
Chapter 7 of The Comedienne is here in full — 367 sentences across 74 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/73 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
"Will
you
find
it
comfortable
here?"
/wɪl juː faɪnd ɪt ˈkʌmfərtəbəl hiːr/
Line 2
"I
think
so.
/aɪ θɪŋk soʊ/
Line 3
It
is
quiet
and
light.
/ɪt ɪz ˈkwaɪət ənd laɪt/
Line 4
Line 5
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “"Will you find it comfortable here?"”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “"Will you find it comfortable here?"”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “"Will you find it comfortable here?"”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “It is quiet and light.”
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “It is quiet and light.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “"I think so.”
All words in this reading · 13
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is quiet and light.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Will you find it comfortable here?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Will you find it comfortable here?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Will you find it comfortable here?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is quiet and light.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Will you find it comfortable here?"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is quiet and light.
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It is quiet and light.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think so.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think so.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you find it comfortable here?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you find it comfortable here?"
Chapter 7 of The Comedienne by Władysław Stanisław Reymont holds 367 sentences, grouped into 74 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.
What does chapter 7 of The Comedienne contain?
Chapter 7 holds 367 sentences of The Comedienne, unabridged, divided into 74 reading sections.
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Work through the 74 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
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Project Gutenberg eBook #25760, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does The Comedienne take to read?
About 600 minutes of reading across 1727 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
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Vocabulary met early in The Comedienne
Words and structures a reader meets early in The Comedienne, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Translated
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Comedienne; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Polish
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- Edmund
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- Obecny
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