Chapter 11 of The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth. You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.' A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter. 'Do you mean to insult me, sir?' 'I do not--I--I assure you.
Chapter 11 of The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont is here in full — 425 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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make certain of
From this reading “'I do not--I--I assure you.”
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.'”
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading “A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.”
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading “You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.'”
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading “'Do you mean to insult me, sir?'”
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading “A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.”
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.”
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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 A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
make certain of
From this reading 'I do not--I--I assure you.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.'
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do you mean to insult me, sir?'
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.'
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I do not--I--I assure you.
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading 'Do you mean to insult me, sir?'
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Do you mean to insult me, sir?'
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading 'Do you mean to insult me, sir?'
used to form the superlative
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I do not--I--I assure you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are the equal of Gregory, by Jove, you are.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Do you mean to insult me, sir?'
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading A frown marred the brow of my friend as he placed his pipe on the sideboard and drew his self-cocking six-shooter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Do you mean to insult me, sir?'
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Really, Mr. Kombs, you are the most wonderful man on earth.
Chapter 11 of The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont by Robert Barr holds 425 sentences, grouped into 85 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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