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A Son of Ishmael: A Novel
A Son of Ishmael: A Novel

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By L. T. Meade • Curated US English Learning Edition
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MRS.
LARKINS.
George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.
He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.
He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Son of Ishmael: A Novel

Chapter XXX

Chapter 30 of A Son of Ishmael: A Novel is here in full — 190 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MRS.
/ˈmɪsɪz/
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LARKINS.
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George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.
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He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.
/hiː wɑːz ə mæn huː lɪvd ɪn ə ˈkʌmfərtəbəl ənd rɪˈspektəbəl weɪ huː ɡeɪv ˈlɑːrdʒli tuː ˈtʃerətiz huː wɑːz ə ɡʊd tʃɜːrtʃ ˈmembər æn əˈfekʃənət ˈfɑːðər ənd ə kaɪnd ˈhʌzbənd/
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He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.
/hiː wɑːz mʌtʃ rɪˈspektɪd ənd lʊkt ʌp tuː ɪn ðə ˈneɪbərhʊd ənd noʊ wʌn wʊd səˈspekt hɪm ʌv ˈhævɪŋ ˈeniθɪŋ tuː duː wɪð ðæt dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl θɪŋ æn ˈeɪliəs/

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affectionate adjective US /əˈfekʃənət/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading “He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.”

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alias noun US /ˈeɪliəs/

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading “He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.”

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charities noun US /ˈtʃerətiz/

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading “He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.”

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disgraceful adjective US /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading “He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.”

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largely adverb US /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading “He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.”

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Morton noun US /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading “George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.”

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respected adjective US /rɪˈspektɪd/

receiving deferential regard

From this reading “He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.”

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solicitor noun US /səˈlɪsətər/

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading “George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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much respected adverb + adjective

In this reading “He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.”

555 times in 426,212 chapters
Church member noun + noun

a religious person who goes to church regularly

In this reading “He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.”

414 times in 426,212 chapters
in the neighbourhood preposition + article + noun counted as “in … neighbourhood”

In this reading “He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.”

9,520 times in 426,212 chapters
affectionate father adjective + noun

In this reading “He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.”

318 times in 426,212 chapters
looked up verb + adjective counted as “look up”

seek information from

In this reading “He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.”

73,493 times in 426,212 chapters
lived in verb + particle counted as “live in”

live in the house where one works

In this reading “He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.”

64,539 times in 426,212 chapters
many friends adjective + noun counted as “many friend”

In this reading “George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.”

2,955 times in 426,212 chapters

All words in this reading · 57

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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 George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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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 George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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LARKINS

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From this reading LARKINS.

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livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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membernounUS /ˈmembər/

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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Redcliffe

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From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/

receiving deferential regard

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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SquareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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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 He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading George Morton, of ⸺, Redcliffe Square, was supposed by his many friends to be a retired solicitor.

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waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He was a man who lived in a comfortable and respectable way, who gave largely to charities, who was a good Church member, an affectionate father, and a kind husband.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

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wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading He was much respected and looked up to in the neighbourhood, and no one would suspect him of having anything to do with that disgraceful thing, an alias.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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