Chapter 3 of The Mysteries of Paris, Illustrated with Etchings, Vol. 1 is here in full — 293 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of The Mysteries of Paris, Illustrated with Etchings, Vol. 1 is here in full — 293 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HISTORY OF LA GOUALEUSE. "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur. "Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph. "I never knew them," said Fleur-de-Marie. "The deuce!" said the Chourineur.
Chapter 3 of The Mysteries of Paris, Illustrated with Etchings, Vol. 1 is here in full — 293 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “"Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “"Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.”
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “"Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.”
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading “"The deuce!" said the Chourineur.”
the aggregate of past events
From this reading “HISTORY OF LA GOUALEUSE.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “"I never knew them," said Fleur-de-Marie.”
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “"Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.”
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In this reading “"Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.”
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading "The deuce!" said the Chourineur.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I never knew them," said Fleur-de-Marie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HISTORY OF LA GOUALEUSE.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading HISTORY OF LA GOUALEUSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never knew them," said Fleur-de-Marie.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I never knew them," said Fleur-de-Marie.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading HISTORY OF LA GOUALEUSE.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never knew them," said Fleur-de-Marie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HISTORY OF LA GOUALEUSE.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I never knew them," said Fleur-de-Marie.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us begin at the beginning," said the Chourineur.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes; your parents?" added Rodolph.
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