Chapter 37 of The Third Volume is here in full — 312 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 37 of The Third Volume is here in full — 312 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
AN EXPLANATION. ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment. He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation. "Father, you do not understand. This is your wife--my mother."
Chapter 37 of The Third Volume is here in full — 312 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.”
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “AN EXPLANATION.”
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.”
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.”
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.”
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading “ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.”
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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In this reading “He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.”
In this reading “ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.”
In this reading “He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.”
In this reading “ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.”
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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 ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLANATION.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Father, you do not understand.
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading AN EXPLANATION.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father, you do not understand.
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is your wife--my mother."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading This is your wife--my mother."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This is your wife--my mother."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is your wife--my mother."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He could not understand the meaning of that sudden exclamation.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This is your wife--my mother."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON hearing his father's exclamation Claude turned round with a look of supreme astonishment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Father, you do not understand.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is your wife--my mother."
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