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The Wandering Jew — Volume 11
The Wandering Jew — Volume 11

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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AMBITION.
A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.
With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.
"On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.
All is going well.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Wandering Jew — Volume 11

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AMBITION.
/æmˈbɪʃən/
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A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.
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With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.
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"On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.
/ɑːn ðə saɪd ʌv roʊm sed ˈroʊdɪn tuː hɪmˈself aɪ æm ˈtræŋkwəl/
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All is going well.
/ɔːl ɪz ˈɡoʊɪŋ wel/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Jesuit noun US /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/

a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading “With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.”

profoundly adverb US /proʊˈfaʊndli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading “With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.”

reflecting adjective US /rɪˈflektɪŋ/

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading “With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.”

Rodin noun US /ˈroʊdɪn/

French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917)

From this reading “A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.”

tranquil adjective US /ˈtræŋkwəl/

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading “"On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.”

undergone verb US /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading “A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.”

valiantly adverb US /ˈvæljəntli/

with valor; in a valiant manner

From this reading “A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.”

varying adjective US /ˈveriɪŋ/

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading “With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

Adrienne

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From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All is going well.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

AMBITIONnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/

a cherished desire

From this reading AMBITION.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

Baleinier

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From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

bed-chamber

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From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

breastnounUS /brest/

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

Djalma

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From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

Dr

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From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading All is going well.

greatcoatnoun

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

hind-pockets

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading All is going well.

JesuitnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/

a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

moxas

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

RodinnounUS /ˈroʊdɪn/

French sculptor noted for his renderings of the human form (1840-1917)

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

RomenounUS /roʊm/

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

RuenounUS /ruː/

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

thrustverbUS /θrʌst/

push forcefully

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading "On the side of Rome," said Rodin to himself, "I am tranquil.

undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/

with valor; in a valiant manner

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

Vaugirard

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

close enough to be walked to

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading All is going well.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading A few days after the interview of Djalma and Adrienne, just described, Rodin was alone in his bed-chamber, in the house in the Rue de Vaugirard, walking up and down the room where he had so valiantly undergone the moxas of Dr. Baleinier.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his hands thrust into the hind-pockets of his greatcoat, and his head bowed upon his breast, the Jesuit seemed to be reflecting profoundly, and his varying walk, now slow, now quick, betrayed the agitation of his mind.

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Common questions about reading The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 by Eugène Sue on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11?

Yes. All 2415 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #3349 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #3349, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 take to read?

About 201 minutes of reading across 483 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 section by section

How to work through The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 21 chapters of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Wandering Jew — Volume 11

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Wandering Jew — Volume 11, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Ruins
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Abbey
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Baptist
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Sinking
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Wandering Jew — Volume 11; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.