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A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June
A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.
"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.
But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."
"She never likes me to enjoy anything."
"I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."
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A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.
Line 2
"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.
/nɑːt ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl ɪf ʃiː ˈɑːbdʒekts tuː mʊrz ɑːn pəˈlɪtəkəl ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
Line 3
But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."
Line 4
"She never likes me to enjoy anything."
/ʃiː ˈnevər laɪks miː tuː ˌenˈdʒɔɪ ˈeniθɪŋ/
Line 5
"I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Dolly noun US /ˈdɑːli/

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading “"Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.”

likes noun US /laɪks/

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading “"She never likes me to enjoy anything."”

logical adjective US /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading “"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.”

moors noun US /mʊrz/

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading “"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.”

nasty adjective US /ˈnæsti/

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading “"Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.”

objects noun US /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading “"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.”

political adjective US /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading “"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.”

principles noun US /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading “"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

political principles adjective + noun counted as “political principle”

In this reading “"Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.”

approach the house verb + article + noun counted as “approach … house”

In this reading “"Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

Achnalorrie

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

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading "She never likes me to enjoy anything."

approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."

charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/

pleasing or delighting

From this reading But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."

DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

don't

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

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "She never likes me to enjoy anything."

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

likesnounUS /laɪks/

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading "She never likes me to enjoy anything."

logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "She never likes me to enjoy anything."

moorsnounUS /mʊrz/

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "She never likes me to enjoy anything."

NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

riseverbUS /raɪz/

move upward

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/

not often

From this reading But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Not logical if she objects to moors on political principles.

Usk

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

From this reading "Dolly is nasty about Achnalorrie," says Lord Usk, as they at last rise and approach the house.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading But ladies are seldom logical when they are as charming as Lady Usk."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't think you are quite just to her: you know I always tell you so."

Chapter 2 of A House-Party, Don Gesualdo, and A Rainy June by Ouida holds 119 sentences, grouped into 24 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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