Chapter 35 of The Princess Tarakanova is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 35 of The Princess Tarakanova is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause. “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?” “It was his spirit,” answered his companion. “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?” “Would you like to know?”
Chapter 35 of The Princess Tarakanova is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ““It was his spirit,” answered his companion.”
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “_A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading ““What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?””
the father of your father or mother
From this reading ““Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?””
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “_A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.”
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading “_A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “_A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.”
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading “_A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.”
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In this reading “_A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.”
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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 _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
later than; following
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It was his spirit,” answered his companion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “It was his spirit,” answered his companion.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It was his spirit,” answered his companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Would you like to know?”
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Would you like to know?”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Would you like to know?”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Was it a dream, or did I really see the spirit of my grandfather?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
the words that are spoken
From this reading “What did his words mean, and why did he not finish them?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Would you like to know?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _A MYRTLE LEAF._ “What do you think, Signor?” asked the count, after a short pause.
Chapter 35 of The Princess Tarakanova by G. P. (Grigorii Petrovich) Danilevskii holds 78 sentences, grouped into 16 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 35 holds 78 sentences of The Princess Tarakanova, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 35 of The Princess Tarakanova by G. P. (Grigorii Petrovich) Danilevskii exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 78 sentences, grouped into 16 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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