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Chapter 1 of The Last Vendée is here in full — 441 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
2. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis. II. Maître Marc. III.
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third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.”
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.”
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.”
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.”
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading “Maître Marc.”
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.”
the capital and principal port of Tunisia
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.”
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.”
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From this reading 2.
(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 The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading Maître Marc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maître Marc.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
the capital and principal port of Tunisia
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe] I. In which it appears that all Jews are not from Jerusalem, nor all Turks from Tunis.
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