Chapter 10 of The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Chapter 10 of The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2) by Charles de Coster holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
Chapter 10 holds 411 sentences of The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2), unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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Chapter 10 of The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"If he knows," answered Ulenspiegel. And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules. He was in the courtyard of his house. "What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel. "To speak with you, Monseigneur," answered Ulenspiegel.
Chapter 10 of The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"If he knows," answered Ulenspiegel.”
an open area surrounded by the walls of a building
From this reading “He was in the courtyard of his house.”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “"What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.”
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading “"What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "If he knows," answered Ulenspiegel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
an open area surrounded by the walls of a building
From this reading He was in the courtyard of his house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he knows," answered Ulenspiegel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in the courtyard of his house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was in the courtyard of his house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he knows," answered Ulenspiegel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in the courtyard of his house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If he knows," answered Ulenspiegel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To speak with you, Monseigneur," answered Ulenspiegel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was in the courtyard of his house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To speak with you, Monseigneur," answered Ulenspiegel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If he knows," answered Ulenspiegel.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in the courtyard of his house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they went to call on Brederode, the Drinking Hercules.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading "What wouldst thou with me?" he asked of Ulenspiegel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To speak with you, Monseigneur," answered Ulenspiegel.
