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A Castle in Spain: A Novel
A Castle in Spain: A Novel

Chapter XXXII

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HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.
After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.
As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.
At once she divined it.
She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.
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A Castle in Spain: A Novel

Chapter XXXII

Chapter 32 of A Castle in Spain: A Novel is here in full — 309 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/61 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.
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After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.
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As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.
/æz hiː ˈentərd ðə ruːm ˈtælbət sɔː ɪn hɪz feɪs ðə saɪn ʌv sʌm ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈpɜːrpəs/
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At once she divined it.
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She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

Learner Dictionary

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action noun US /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading “She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.”

appoint verb US /əˈpɔɪnt/

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading “After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.”

ceremony noun US /ˈserəmoʊni/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.”

important adjective US /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading “As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.”

performance noun US /pərˈfɔːrməns/

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading “After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.”

performed verb US /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading “After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.”

priest noun US /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading “HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.”

Talbot noun US /ˈtælbət/

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading “As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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following morning adjective + noun

In this reading “After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.”

entered the room verb + article + noun counted as “enter … room”

In this reading “As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.”

At once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “At once she divined it.”

After leaving preposition + noun

In this reading “After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.”

give notice verb + noun

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

In this reading “After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.”

already made adverb + adjective

In this reading “She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.”

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ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At once she divined it.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

divined

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

From this reading At once she divined it.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

GOESnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

HOW

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

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At once she divined it.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

Katie

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

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

LOPEZ

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

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

MARRIAGEnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading At once she divined it.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

PRIESTnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

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

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

SEEverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At once she divined it.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading As he entered the room Talbot saw in his face the sign of some important purpose.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading HOW LOPEZ GOES TO SEE THE PRIEST ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading After leaving Katie, Lopez decided to give notice to the priest about the nature of the ceremony that was to be performed, and also to appoint the time for its performance on the following morning.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had already made up her mind as to what that service would be that Lopez expected of her, and what her own action should be.

Chapter 32 of A Castle in Spain: A Novel by James De Mille holds 309 sentences, grouped into 62 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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