Chapter 14 of The regent's daughter is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The regent's daughter is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE. Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine. "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she. "He has just been taken away in a coach." "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
Chapter 14 of The regent's daughter is here in full — 137 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “"Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.”
reduced red wine with onions and parsley and thyme and butter
From this reading “"What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.”
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading “Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.”
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading “"He has just been taken away in a coach."”
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “"Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.”
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading “TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.”
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading “Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.”
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.”
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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 Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
reduced red wine with onions and parsley and thyme and butter
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
and nothing more
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
and nothing more
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "He has just been taken away in a coach."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading TRUST TO SIGNS OF GRATITUDE.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Alas!" said Tapin, "we were far from expecting it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened to poor M. Bourguignon?" asked she.
which person or people
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Tapin at first thought that it was the Chevalier de Chanlay, but it was only a woman who wanted a pint of wine.
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