Chapter 1 of The Rush for the Spoil (La Curée) is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Rush for the Spoil (La Curée) is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_(LA CURÉE)._ A REALISTIC NOVEL. BY EMILE ZOLA. WITH A PREFACE BY GEORGE MOORE. TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION. Illustrated with Twelve Page Engravings.
Chapter 1 of The Rush for the Spoil (La Curée) is here in full — 83 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
From this reading “BY EMILE ZOLA.”
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading “Illustrated with Twelve Page Engravings.”
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Illustrated with Twelve Page Engravings.”
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading “WITH A PREFACE BY GEORGE MOORE.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “WITH A PREFACE BY GEORGE MOORE.”
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading “_(LA CURÉE)._ A REALISTIC NOVEL.”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.”
French novelist and critic; defender of Dreyfus (1840-1902)
From this reading “BY EMILE ZOLA.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _(LA CURÉE)._ A REALISTIC NOVEL.
a shortened version of a written work
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY EMILE ZOLA.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _(LA CURÉE)._ A REALISTIC NOVEL.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
From this reading BY EMILE ZOLA.
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Illustrated with Twelve Page Engravings.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY GEORGE MOORE.
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Illustrated with Twelve Page Engravings.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading _(LA CURÉE)._ A REALISTIC NOVEL.
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY GEORGE MOORE.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _(LA CURÉE)._ A REALISTIC NOVEL.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Illustrated with Twelve Page Engravings.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY GEORGE MOORE.
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
From this reading _(LA CURÉE)._ A REALISTIC NOVEL.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Illustrated with Twelve Page Engravings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH A PREFACE BY GEORGE MOORE.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading TRANSLATED WITHOUT ABRIDGMENT FROM THE 34TH FRENCH EDITION.
French novelist and critic; defender of Dreyfus (1840-1902)
From this reading BY EMILE ZOLA.
Chapter 1 of The Rush for the Spoil (La Curée) by Émile Zola holds 83 sentences, grouped into 17 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 1 holds 83 sentences of The Rush for the Spoil (La Curée), unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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