Chapter 9 of The Exploits of Juve is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Exploits of Juve is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown? Do you know what name she took?" "Yes--Mme. Raymond." Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him. XXVII THE MOTHER SUPERIOR "The Mother Superior, if you please?"
Chapter 9 of The Exploits of Juve is here in full — 408 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a theatrical performer
From this reading “Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.”
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.”
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading “"Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?”
staying power
From this reading “Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.”
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.”
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading “Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.”
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading “XXVII THE MOTHER SUPERIOR "The Mother Superior, if you please?"”
not known
From this reading “"Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?”
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In this reading “"Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?”
In this reading “Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.”
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a theatrical performer
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know what name she took?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
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From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading XXVII THE MOTHER SUPERIOR "The Mother Superior, if you please?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know what name she took?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
staying power
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading XXVII THE MOTHER SUPERIOR "The Mother Superior, if you please?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Do you know what name she took?"
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading XXVII THE MOTHER SUPERIOR "The Mother Superior, if you please?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes--Mme. Raymond."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
express in words
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do you know what name she took?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading XXVII THE MOTHER SUPERIOR "The Mother Superior, if you please?"
carry out
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Do you know what name she took?"
not known
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Do you know what name she took?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some moments later Fandor left the actor and was hastening down the Rue Lepic as fast as his legs would take him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading XXVII THE MOTHER SUPERIOR "The Mother Superior, if you please?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes--Mme. Raymond."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mme. Valgrand wished, you say, that her identity should remain unknown?
Chapter 9 of The Exploits of Juve by Pierre Souvestre holds 408 sentences, grouped into 82 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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