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And both were young
And both were young

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of And both were young is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Madeleine L'Engle • Curated US English Learning Edition
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I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...
And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"
Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.
"I'm going for a walk," Flip said.
Her father put his hand on her shoulder.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

And both were young

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of And both were young is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...
/aɪ sɔː tuː ˈbiːɪŋz ɪn ðə hjuːz ʌv juːθ ˈstændɪŋ əˈpɑːn ə hɪl ə ˈdʒentəl hɪl/
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And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"
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Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.
Line 4
"I'm going for a walk," Flip said.
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Her father put his hand on her shoulder.
/hɜːr ˈfɑːðər pʊt hɪz hænd ɑːn hɜːr ˈʃoʊldər/

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canto noun US /ˈkæntoʊ/

the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music

From this reading “And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"”

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Chateau noun US /ʃæˈtoʊ/

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading “Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.”

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Dungeon noun US /ˈdʌndʒən/

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

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Flip verb US /flɪp/

lightly throw to see which side comes up

From this reading “Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.”

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Freed verb US /friːd/

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

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hues noun US /hjuːz/

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading “I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...”

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tourists noun US /ˈtʊrəsts/

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading “Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.”

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Unicorn noun US /ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/

an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead

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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.

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asked sharply verb + particle counted as “ask sharply”

In this reading “Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.”

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From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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180

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From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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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 I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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CANTOnounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/

the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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Chillon

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From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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DreamnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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DungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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EscapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

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

From this reading Her father put his hand on her shoulder.

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FlipverbUS /flɪp/

lightly throw to see which side comes up

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I'm going for a walk," Flip said.

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FreedverbUS /friːd/

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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hallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Her father put his hand on her shoulder.

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HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Her father put his hand on her shoulder.

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hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Her father put his hand on her shoulder.

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huesnounUS /hjuːz/

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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I'm

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From this reading "I'm going for a walk," Flip said.

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IInoun

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

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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Jackman

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From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her father put his hand on her shoulder.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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Philippa

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From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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PrisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her father put his hand on her shoulder.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm going for a walk," Flip said.

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sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Her father put his hand on her shoulder.

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SIXnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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StandingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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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 I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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THREEnounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Mrs. Jackman asked sharply as Flip turned away from the group of tourists standing about in the cold hall of the Chateau of Chillon.

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twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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UnicornnounUS /ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/

an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "I'm going for a walk," Flip said.

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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 And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And both were young--and one was beautiful _The Dream_, CANTO II Lord Byron ONE: _The Prisoner of Chillon_ 1 TWO: _The Page and the Unicorn_ 47 THREE: _The Escape from the Dungeon_ 90 SIX: _The Prisoner Freed_ 180 _The Prisoner of Chillon_ "Where are you going, Philippa?"

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youthnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading I saw two beings in the hues of youth Standing upon a hill, a gentle hill...

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Chapter 1 of And both were young by Madeleine L'Engle holds 421 sentences, grouped into 85 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.

What does chapter 1 of And both were young contain?

Chapter 1 holds 421 sentences of And both were young, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of And both were young by Madeleine L'Engle exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 421 sentences, grouped into 85 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of And both were young?

Work through the 85 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 85 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading And both were young

Common questions about reading And both were young by Madeleine L'Engle on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of And both were young?

Yes. All 5159 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #72403 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of And both were young is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #72403, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does And both were young take to read?

About 429 minutes of reading across 1032 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read And both were young section by section

How to work through And both were young section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

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  2. Read one section

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Vocabulary met early in And both were young

Words and structures a reader meets early in And both were young, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Beings
A word that appears in the opening chapter of And both were young; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Youth
A word that appears in the opening chapter of And both were young; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Standing
A word that appears in the opening chapter of And both were young; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Gentle
A word that appears in the opening chapter of And both were young; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.