Chapter 13 of The Lesser Bourgeoisie is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Lesser Bourgeoisie is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary. “No human power can get that house away from me. Cardot says so.” The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says. The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
Chapter 13 of The Lesser Bourgeoisie is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.”
the social class between the lower and upper classes
From this reading “The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.”
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
From this reading “The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.”
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading ““I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.”
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.”
the activity of making visits
From this reading ““I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.”
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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 “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
later than; following
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
the social class between the lower and upper classes
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
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From this reading Cardot says so.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
characteristic of humanity
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office
From this reading The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
not any; not one
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
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From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
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From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Cardot says so.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cardot says so.”
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No human power can get that house away from me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The notary is nearer to them than any other ministerial officer.
the activity of making visits
From this reading “I am a non-dispossessable property-owner!” cried Thuillier, coming home after visiting his notary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The bourgeoisie think much more of what their notary tells them than of what their attorney says.
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