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The Continental Classics — Volume XVIII
The Continental Classics — Volume XVIII

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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"Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.
"I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."
But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.
This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.
X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.
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The Continental Classics — Volume XVIII

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of The Continental Classics — Volume XVIII is here in full — 388 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/77 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.
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"I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd ðə ˈberənɪs wɪl rɪˈtɜːrn ɪn ə fjuː ˈmɪnəts ənd ðen wiː kæn dɪˈskʌs ˈmætərz æt ˈaʊər ˈleʒər/
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But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.
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This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.
/ðɪs ˌhaʊˈevər dɪd nɑːt prɪˈvent ðə ˈkɑːnsərt ʌv ðə ˈpaʊərz frʌm ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ˈvɪɡərəsli təˈɡeðər/
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X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

baroness noun US /ˈberənɪs/

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading “"I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."”

concert noun US /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading “This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.”

discuss verb US /dɪˈskʌs/

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading “"I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."”

favorably adverb US /ˈfeɪvərəbli/

showing approval

From this reading “But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.”

reunion noun US /riˈuːnjən/

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading “X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.”

searching adjective US /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading “"Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.”

vigorously adverb US /ˈvɪɡərəsli/

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading “This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.”

wharf noun US /wɔːrf/

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading “X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.”

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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 "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

Ah

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From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

baronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

Bodlevski

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From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

BridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

CountverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

count's

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From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

crowdverbUS /kraʊd/

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/

showing approval

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

Fontauka

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

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

Kallash

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

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

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

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/

a party of former associates who have come together again

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

Simeonovski

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

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

spitenounUS /spaɪt/

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Ah!" said Bodlevski, after a searching study of the count's face.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading But in spite of this understanding it was evident that Bodlevski and Count Kallash had not impressed each other very favorably.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I understand! the baroness will return in a few minutes and then we can discuss matters at our leisure."

workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading This, however, did not prevent the concert of the powers from working vigorously together.

XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading X AN UNEXPECTED REUNION On the wharf of the Fontauka, not far from Simeonovski Bridge, a crowd was gathered.

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