Chapter 17 of The Hero of the People is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of The Hero of the People is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS. Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom. He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny. He was still at table when the officer walked in. “Won’t you take breakfast with me, count?”
Chapter 17 of The Hero of the People is here in full — 37 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.”
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.”
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In this reading “THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.”
jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)
In this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
In this reading “Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.”
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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 Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
engage in
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Won’t you take breakfast with me, count?”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He was still at table when the officer walked in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected all the night and at breakfast called for Count Charny.
move hurridly
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still at table when the officer walked in.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was still at table when the officer walked in.
carry out
From this reading “Won’t you take breakfast with me, count?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING ATTENDS TO PRIVATE MATTERS.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He was still at table when the officer walked in.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still at table when the officer walked in.
at the time that
From this reading He was still at table when the officer walked in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Louis the King displayed the usual irresolution in dealing with Favras’ proposition, approved by the Queen, to make a rush out of the kingdom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Won’t you take breakfast with me, count?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Won’t you take breakfast with me, count?”
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