Chapter 3 of The Double Life is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Double Life is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad. What had possessed him? Where did he go? In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident. He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
Chapter 3 of The Double Life is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “_An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “_An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.”
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading “In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.”
a single distinct event
From this reading “In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.”
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading “In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.”
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading “In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.”
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.”
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In this reading “In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.”
In this reading “_An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.”
in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
In this reading “In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.”
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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 He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did he go?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Where did he go?
destroyed or killed
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where did he go?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What had possessed him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
a single distinct event
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
immediately past
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
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From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
roused to anger
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading What had possessed him?
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had possessed him?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did he go?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _An Explanation from Théophraste_ |NOW in reading the last chapter one would immediately think that M. Longuet had gone mad.
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He writes: I am a man of sound body and mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In order that you might fully understand his peculiar actions I will give you the extract from his memoirs relating to this incident.
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