Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874 edition. Excerpt: ...will give piano lessons to my sister.--How much does he charge (prend-il) a lesson? Ten francs (il prend). Charles, put on another coat; we are going to pay a visit to Colonel E. At what time shall we go out? As soon as you are ready. I ask you for ten minutes. Must I put on my overcoat? I think you would better put it on, because it is not warm to-day.--Why do you take off your gloves? Because my hands are too warm.--Has your neighbor been able to get rid of his white horse? Yes; he has exchanged it for a fine young horse.--Do you know who has taken away my dictionary from the table? It is your wife.--Do you know where she put it? I think she lent it to Miss M.; do you want it? I shall want it by and by. Cold and Hungry. Mr. de B. one day introduced1 a relative2 of his to Cardinal Mazarin, assuring3 him that he had only two words to say to him. "I consent," said the Cardinal; "but two words,.and no more4." Mr. de B. invited his relative to enter, but he warnedr him to say but two words. "I shall not say more than that," answered the officer, on approaching the Cardinal. It was winter-time. He said to him, "Cold, hungry." The Cardinal replied, "Fire, bread," and at once obtained an allowance6 for him. 1presenta; 2 parents; 3 promettant; 'davantage; 5 l'avertit; ' pension. A Truth K When Cromwell made his entrance in London, his attention was called to the crowds2 of people who ran up3 from all sides to see him. "There would be as many," said he, "if I was being taken to the s.affold'." 1 verité;-foule; 3 accourait; 4 parts; 5 echafaud. The Adverb. Place of the Adverb. 1. In French, the adverb is generally placed after the verb in simple tenses, and between the...
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