Chapter 10 of The Lure of the Mask is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 10 of The Lure of the Mask is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?" "It is not he!" said one of the _carabinieri_. "It is the master, and not the servant. This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard. "Yes."
Chapter 10 of The Lure of the Mask is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.”
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"”
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “"It is the master, and not the servant.”
an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English “sir”; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
From this reading “This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.”
plural of “signior” — used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading “CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"”
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perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is the master, and not the servant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
without stop or interruption
From this reading This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is not he!" said one of the _carabinieri_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not he!" said one of the _carabinieri_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not he!" said one of the _carabinieri_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "It is the master, and not the servant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is not he!" said one of the _carabinieri_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is not he!" said one of the _carabinieri_.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "It is the master, and not the servant.
an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English “sir”; used separately (not prefixed to his name)
From this reading This is Signore Hil_lar_, is it not?" he continued, addressing himself to Hillard.
plural of “signior” — used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CARABINIERI "Signori," began Hillard calmly, "before you act, will you not do me the honor to explain to me the meaning of this visit?"
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