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Ayala's Angel

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AYALA AGAIN IN LONDON.
After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.
Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.
"No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.
"I want to be with him always, and I hope he won't run away from me.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Ayala's Angel

Chapter XL

Chapter 40 of Ayala's Angel is here in full — 380 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AYALA AGAIN IN LONDON.
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After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.
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Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.
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"No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.
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"I want to be with him always, and I hope he won't run away from me.

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.

appointed adjective US /əˈpɔɪntɪd/

subject to appointment

From this reading “Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.”

day's noun US /deɪz/

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

Friday noun US /ˈfraɪdi/

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

hounds noun US /haʊndz/

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

prompted verb US /ˈprɑːmptɪd/

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading “Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.”

Saturday noun US /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

Stubbs noun US /stʌbz/

English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)

From this reading “Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.”

unnecessary adjective US /ənˈnesəseri/

not necessary

From this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

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.

run away verb + particle

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

In this reading “"No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.”

go home verb + noun

return home

In this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

took place verb + noun counted as “take place”

come to pass

In this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

appointed day adjective + noun

In this reading “Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.”

last day's adjective + noun counted as “last day”

(New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives

In this reading “After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.”

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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading AYALA AGAIN IN LONDON.

Albury

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

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "I want to be with him always, and I hope he won't run away from me.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/

eagerly desirous

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/

subject to appointment

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

AYALA

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

From this reading AYALA AGAIN IN LONDON.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

day'snounUS /deɪz/

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

don't

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

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

Gobblegoose

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

Harry's

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "I want to be with him always, and I hope he won't run away from me.

HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I want to be with him always, and I hope he won't run away from me.

houndsnounUS /haʊndz/

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading AYALA AGAIN IN LONDON.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

lestconjunctionUS /lest/

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading AYALA AGAIN IN LONDON.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading "I want to be with him always, and I hope he won't run away from me.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

runverbUS /rʌn/

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

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

Stalham

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/

English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

Tringle's

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/

not necessary

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "No; I don't want to run away from him any more," she said to Lady Albury.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Her anxiety was in its nature very different from that which had prompted her to leave Stalham on an appointed day lest she should seem to be waiting for the coming of Colonel Stubbs.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

won't

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

From this reading "I want to be with him always, and I hope he won't run away from me.

WoodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading After that last walk in Gobblegoose Wood, after Lady Tringle's unnecessary journey to Stalham on the Friday, and the last day's hunting with Sir Harry's hounds,--which took place on the Saturday,--Ayala again became anxious to go home.

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