Chapter 13 of The regent's daughter is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The regent's daughter is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST. GERMAIN-EN-LAYE. Dubois at once accosted the host. "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here? I wish to speak to him."
Chapter 13 of The regent's daughter is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading “Dubois at once accosted the host.”
a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
From this reading “MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST.”
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading “Dubois at once accosted the host.”
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading “"Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST.”
express in speech
From this reading “I wish to speak to him."”
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “"Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish to speak to him."”
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past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Dubois at once accosted the host.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
From this reading MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dubois at once accosted the host.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GERMAIN-EN-LAYE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wish to speak to him."
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Dubois at once accosted the host.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish to speak to him."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST.
on one occasion
From this reading Dubois at once accosted the host.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
express in speech
From this reading I wish to speak to him."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONSIEUR MOUTONNET, DRAPER AT ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dubois at once accosted the host.
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading "Monsieur," said he, timidly, "does Captain la Jonquiere lodge here?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish to speak to him."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish to speak to him."
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