Chapter 39 of The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 39 of The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here." The door was opened. Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard. Maldar was waiting for him. "Here I am," said the count.
Chapter 39 of The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I is here in full — 121 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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using the voice; not silently
From this reading “MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."”
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."”
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."”
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading “Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “The door was opened.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “Maldar was waiting for him.”
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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 Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was opened.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maldar was waiting for him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maldar was waiting for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was opened.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here I am," said the count.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONTE-CRISTO BECOMES EDMOND DANTES "Maldar," the count cried aloud, "I am here."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Maldar was waiting for him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was opened.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Monte-Cristo went into a large courtyard.
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