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A Man's Hearth

Chapter IX

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THE LUCK IN THE HOUSE.
Nothing did happen.
None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.
In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.
There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Man's Hearth

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of A Man's Hearth is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE LUCK IN THE HOUSE.
/ðə lʌk ɪn ðə haʊs/
Line 2
Nothing did happen.
/ˈnʌθɪŋ dɪd ˈhæpən/
Line 3
None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.
Line 4
In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.
Line 5
There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

Learner Dictionary

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announcing verb US /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading “There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."”

headlines noun US /ˈhedlaɪnz/

plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article

From this reading “There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."”

journals noun US /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading “In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.”

lusty adjective US /ˈlʌsti/

vigorously passionate

From this reading “None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.”

overtook verb US /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading “None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.”

sensational adjective US /senˈseɪʃənəl/

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading “In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.”

stormed verb US /stɔːrmd/

past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading “None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.”

viking noun US /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/

any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

From this reading “None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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

northern seas adjective + noun counted as “northern sea”

In this reading “None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.”

first place adjective + noun

In this reading “In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.”

ran out verb + adjective counted as “run out”

become used up; be exhausted

In this reading “None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.”

little red adjective + noun

In this reading “None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.”

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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 None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

Adriance

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

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nothing did happen.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/

come to pass

From this reading Nothing did happen.

headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/

plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading THE LUCK IN THE HOUSE.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE LUCK IN THE HOUSE.

journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

LUCKnounUS /lʌk/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE LUCK IN THE HOUSE.

lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/

vigorously passionate

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

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

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

NonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing did happen.

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

nursemaidnoun

a woman who is the custodian of children

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

seasnounUS /siːz/

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

snownounUS /snoʊ/

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

somehowadverbUS /ˈsʌmhaʊ/

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

SonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/

past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE LUCK IN THE HOUSE.

themenounUS /θiːm/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In the first place, the marriage of Anthony Adriance, Junior, somehow escaped the sensational journals, as a pleasing theme.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

traditionary

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

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

vikingnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/

any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

weds

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

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading There were no headlines announcing: "Son of a millionaire weds a nursemaid."

windsnounUS /wɪndz/

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading None of the traditionary usual experiences overtook the two in the little red house, as November ran out and December stormed in like a lusty viking from northern seas, attended by tremendous winds and early snow.

Chapter 9 of A Man's Hearth by Eleanor M. (Eleanor Marie) Ingram holds 130 sentences, grouped into 26 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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Chapter 9 holds 130 sentences of A Man's Hearth, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in A Man's Hearth

Words and structures a reader meets early in A Man's Hearth, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Adriance--
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Millions
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Taken
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Shelter
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