Chapter 5 of The Son of Monte-Cristo is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Son of Monte-Cristo is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PAST OF FRANCOISE. Simon followed his wife into the house. She closed the door behind her. Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face. Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
Chapter 5 of The Son of Monte-Cristo is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading “Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?”
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “She closed the door behind her.”
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading “Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.”
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading “Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?”
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading “Simon followed his wife into the house.”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.”
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(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She closed the door behind her.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She closed the door behind her.
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She closed the door behind her.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Simon followed his wife into the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
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From this reading THE PAST OF FRANCOISE.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She closed the door behind her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Simon followed his wife into the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Simon followed his wife into the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Simon followed his wife into the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PAST OF FRANCOISE.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE PAST OF FRANCOISE.
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She closed the door behind her.
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon followed his wife into the house.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it anxiety for him that had clouded that placid brow?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAST OF FRANCOISE.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simon was struck by the strange expression in her face.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Simon followed his wife into the house.
Chapter 5 of The Son of Monte-Cristo by Jules Lermina holds 199 sentences, grouped into 40 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.
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