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A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)
A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3) is here in full — 246 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson) Speight • Curated US English Learning Edition
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FLOATING WITH THE STREAM.
Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.
At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.
On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.
On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3) is here in full — 246 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/49 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FLOATING WITH THE STREAM.
/ˈfloʊtɪŋ wɪð ðə striːm/
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Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.
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At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.
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On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.
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On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

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

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davenport noun US /ˈdævənpɔːrt/

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading “At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
floating adjective US /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading “FLOATING WITH THE STREAM.”

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Lloyd noun US /lɔɪd/

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading “On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.”

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mornings noun US /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.”

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perched verb US /pɜːrtʃt/

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading “On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.”

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privacy noun US /ˈpraɪvəsi/

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading “On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.”

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profound adjective US /proʊˈfaʊnd/

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading “On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.”

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ridge noun US /rɪdʒ/

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading “On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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profound secret adjective + noun

In this reading “On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.”

454 times in 426,211 chapters
family circle noun + noun

rearmost or uppermost area in the balcony containing the least expensive seats

In this reading “On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.”

1,322 times in 426,211 chapters
low chair adjective + noun

In this reading “On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.”

1,365 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

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chairnounUS /tʃer/

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

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davenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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Dudgeon's

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From this reading Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.

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Eleanor

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From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

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elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/

being one more than ten

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/

the state or fact of existing

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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eye-glass

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From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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FLOATINGadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading FLOATING WITH THE STREAM.

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foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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gold-rimmed

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From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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Harley

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From this reading Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.

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indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.

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ladyshipnoun

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

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mnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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morning-dress

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

From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

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morning-room

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

From this reading Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.

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morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nosenounUS /noʊz/

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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pennounUS /pen/

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

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perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading On a low chair close by, in a pretty morning-dress, sat Eleanor Lloyd.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
STREAMnounUS /striːm/

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading FLOATING WITH THE STREAM.

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StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Lady Dudgeon's morning-room in Harley Street.

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takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FLOATING WITH THE STREAM.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the ridge of her high nose was perched the double gold-rimmed eye-glass which she had taken to wearing of late in the privacy of the family circle, but the existence of which, outside that circle, was kept a profound secret.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading At her davenport near the window, pen in hand, sat her ladyship, where, indeed, she was to be found at eleven a.m. six mornings out of seven.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading FLOATING WITH THE STREAM.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Words and structures a reader meets early in A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3), each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Miriam
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Byrne
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Nearly
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Eighth
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.