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A Vagabond's Odyssey
A Vagabond's Odyssey

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of A Vagabond's Odyssey is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By A. (Arnold) Safroni-Middleton • Curated US English Learning Edition
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I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...
While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!
Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.
THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.
How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Vagabond's Odyssey

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of A Vagabond's Odyssey is here in full — 203 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/40 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...
Line 2
While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!
Line 3
Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.
Line 4
THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.
/ðə best pɑːrt ʌv truːθ ɪz ˈhɪdən ɪn ðə hɑːrt ʌv hjuːˈmænɪti/
Line 5
How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

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.

barbarian noun US /bɑːrˈberiən/

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading “Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Convicts noun US /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/

plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading “I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flutes noun US /fluːts/

plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading “While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gum noun US /ɡʌm/

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading “While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Harem noun US /ˈherəm/

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading “I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Limelight noun US /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/

a focus of public attention

From this reading “Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Organization noun US /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

a group of people who work together

From this reading “I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Witchcraft noun US /ˈwɪtʃkræft/

the art of sorcery

From this reading “I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

Escaped Convicts adjective + noun counted as “escaped convict”

In this reading “I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...”

348 times in 225,867 chapters
arrive at verb + particle

reach a destination, either real or abstract

In this reading “I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...”

43,893 times in 225,867 chapters
by gum preposition + noun

In this reading “While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!”

546 times in 225,867 chapters
best part noun + noun

In this reading “THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.”

3,418 times in 225,867 chapters
of humanity preposition + noun

In this reading “THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.”

9,512 times in 225,867 chapters
in silence preposition + noun

In this reading “How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.”

37,829 times in 225,867 chapters
think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading “How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.”

152,298 times in 225,867 chapters
Play on verb + particle

In this reading “While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!”

3,414 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 69

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/

give advice to

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
barbariannounUS /bɑːrˈberiən/

a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BeatverbUS /biːt/

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BonesnounUS /boʊnz/

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ConvictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/

plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
drumnounUS /drʌm/

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Enoch

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

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EscapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flutesnounUS /fluːts/

plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HaremnounUS /ˈherəm/

living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/

not accessible to view

From this reading THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
How

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From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

Pending verification
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/

the quality of being humane

From this reading THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Kaifa

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

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LimelightnounUS /ˈlaɪmlaɪt/

a focus of public attention

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lyres

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

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

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Mabau

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

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MaidnounUS /meɪd/

a female domestic

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MissionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MusicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OfficialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OrganizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

a group of people who work together

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PlayverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/

make visible

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

Velmora curated lexicon
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sweetlyadverbUS /ˈswiːtli/

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Thakambau's

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE best part of truth is hidden in the heart of humanity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading How different is that which we reveal from that which we think of in silence.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While sweetly some Play on soft flutes and lyres, I, by gum!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WitchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/

the art of sorcery

From this reading I arrive at the Organization—Bones and his Officials—Mabau, the Maid—Chief Kaifa—Mabau in trouble—I advise her—Thakambau’s Harem—Chief Kaifa on Christianity—Enoch—Escaped Convicts—Music—Witchcraft—The Hermit Missionary ...

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beat with delight the big barbarian drum Before this drama of the great Limelight Of stars—and dancing shadows infinite.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 23 of A Vagabond's Odyssey by A. (Arnold) Safroni-Middleton holds 203 sentences, grouped into 41 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 23 holds 203 sentences of A Vagabond's Odyssey, unabridged, divided into 41 reading sections.

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Paved
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Intentions
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