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An Outback Marriage

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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THE WILD CATTLE.
Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.
Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.
Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.
If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?
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An Outback Marriage

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of An Outback Marriage is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE WILD CATTLE.
/ðə waɪld ˈkætəl/
Line 2
Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.
/ˈkæruː əˈwoʊk nekst ˈmɔːrnɪŋ tuː faɪnd ðæt ɪt wɑːz brɔːd ˈdeɪlaɪt ənd ðə ˈhɔːrsəz hæd bɪn rʌn ɪn kɑːt ənd ˈsædəld ɔːl ˈredi fɔːr ə stɑːrt tuː ðə rʌn/
Line 3
Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.
/ˈbrekfəst wɑːz suːn dɪˈspoʊzd ʌv ənd ðə ˈkævəlkeɪd set aʊt/
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Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.
/ˈnætʃərəli ðə oʊld mæn hæd hiːps ʌv ˈkwestʃənz tuː æsk əˈbaʊt hɪz ˌɪnˈherətəns ənd meɪd ðə ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən raɪd əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd waɪl hiː ˈkwestʃənd hɪm/
Line 5
If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handinme out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

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alongside adverb US /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/

side by side

From this reading “Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.”

Carew noun US /ˈkæruː/

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading “Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.”

cavalcade noun US /ˈkævəlkeɪd/

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading “Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.”

heaps noun US /hiːps/

a large number or amount

From this reading “Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.”

inheritance noun US /ˌɪnˈherətəns/

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading “Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.”

Mister noun US /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading ““If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?”

perjury noun US /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

criminal offense of making false statements under oath

From this reading ““If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?”

saddled adjective US /ˈsædəld/

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading “Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.”

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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 Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/

side by side

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

BreakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.

broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

CarewnounUS /ˈkæruː/

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

CATTLEnounUS /ˈkætəl/

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading THE WILD CATTLE.

caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/

a procession of people traveling on horseback

From this reading Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.

daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/

having made preparations

From this reading Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

eh

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

handin

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

heapsnounUS /hiːps/

a large number or amount

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

NaturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.

perjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

criminal offense of making false statements under oath

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

rideverbUS /raɪd/

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

Roger

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Breakfast was soon disposed of, and the cavalcade set out.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE WILD CATTLE.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

Tichborne

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Carew awoke next morning to find that it was broad daylight, and the horses had been run in, caught, and saddled, all ready for a start to the run.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Naturally, the old man had heaps of questions to ask about his inheritance, and made the Englishman ride alongside while he questioned him.

WILDadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE WILD CATTLE.

won't

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

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading “If I go to England after this money, Mister, I suppose they won’t be handin’ me out ten years for perjury, same as they done for Roger Tichborne, eh?

Chapter 17 of An Outback Marriage by A. B. (Andrew Barton) Paterson holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 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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