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Chapter 11 of The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and Other Humorous Tales is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I withdraw? Never in this life. On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan. In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said: "So be it.
Chapter 11 of The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, and Other Humorous Tales is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense
From this reading “On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.”
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading “On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Never in this life.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.”
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading “On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said:”
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading “"I withdraw?”
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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 In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "So be it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said:
past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I withdraw?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never in this life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So be it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never in this life.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in this life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
and nothing more
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person
From this reading In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So be it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the contrary, not only do I not withdraw, I reiterate," bridled Monsieur Pantan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Never in this life.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In a _requiescat in pace_ voice, Monsieur Bonticu said:
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "I withdraw?
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