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Ariel: A Shelley Romance
Ariel: A Shelley Romance

Chapter XXIV

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GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.
She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”
She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.
Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.
For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.
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Ariel: A Shelley Romance

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Ariel: A Shelley Romance is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.
Line 2
She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”
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She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.
/ʃiː əˈloʊn soʊ ˈdʒentəl ənd soʊ ˈlʌvɪŋ hæd faʊnd ˈniːðər ˈlʌvər nɔːr ˈhʌzbənd/
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Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.
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For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.
/fɔːr ə ˈmoʊmənt ʃiː hæd ˈwʌndərd ˈweðər ˈpɜːrsi wʊd nɑːt θɪŋk ʌv hɜːr ənd wɪð ə ˈbiːtɪŋ hɑːrt hæd bɪˈɡʌn ə ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns wɪð hɪm/

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.

beating noun US /ˈbiːtɪŋ/

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading “For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.”

correspondence noun US /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading “For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.”

Fanny noun US /ˈfæni/

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading “GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.”

graves noun US /ɡreɪvz/

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading “GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.”

Modest adjective US /ˈmɑːdəst/

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading “Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.”

Percy noun US /ˈpɜːrsi/

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading “For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.”

Skinner noun US /ˈskɪnər/

United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading “GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.”

virtues noun US /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading “Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.”

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.

beating heart noun + noun

In this reading “For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.”

young girls adjective + noun counted as “young girl”

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

In this reading “GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.”

at home preposition + noun

a reception held in your own home

In this reading “She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.””

For a moment preposition + article + noun counted as “for … moment”

temporarily

In this reading “For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.”

IN THE GARDEN preposition + article + noun counted as “in … garden”

In this reading “GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.”

pass by verb + particle

move past

In this reading “Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.”

think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading “For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.”

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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 For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

FannynounUS /ˈfæni/

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.

gaietynoun

a gay feeling

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

GARDENnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.

girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

Godwin's

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

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

GRAVESnounUS /ɡreɪvz/

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.

Imlay

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

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

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

LOVEnounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.

lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.

mammanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/

informal terms for a mother

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

ModestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

papanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

praisenounUS /preɪz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/

United States actor (1858-1942)

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She alone, so gentle and so loving, had found neither lover nor husband.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

unselfishadjective

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Modest and unselfish, these are virtues which men praise—and pass by.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading For a moment she had wondered whether Percy would not think of her, and with a beating heart had begun a correspondence with him.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading She alone, who was neither Godwin’s child, nor yet Mrs. Godwin’s, lived at home with them and called them “papa” and “mamma.”

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

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

From this reading GRAVES IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE Of the three young girls who had given life and gaiety to the house in Skinner Street, one only, Fanny Imlay, was left.

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