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Beauchamp's Career — Volume 3
Beauchamp's Career — Volume 3

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Beauchamp's Career — Volume 3 is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
Did she not listen to him?
He liked her resistance.
That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Beauchamp's Career — Volume 3

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Beauchamp's Career — Volume 3 is here in full — 165 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
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For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
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Did she not listen to him?
/dɪd ʃiː nɑːt ˈlɪsən tuː hɪm/
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He liked her resistance.
/hiː laɪkt hɜːr rɪˈzɪstəns/
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That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
/ðæt ˈeləmənt ʌv ðə ˈbɑːrbərəs wɪtʃ went ˈlɑːrdʒli tuː fɔːrm hɪz ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˈneɪtʃər wɑːz ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd ɪn ˈrestɪŋ sʌtʃ ə ˈwʊmən frʌm ðə ˈenəmi ənd səbˈduːɪŋ hɜːr ˈpɜːrsənəli/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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allegiance noun US /əˈliːdʒəns/

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading “TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.”

distractions noun US /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil

From this reading “TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.”

emotional adjective US /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading “That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.”

matched adjective US /mætʃt/

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading “For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.”

overjoyed adjective US /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/

extremely joyful

From this reading “That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.”

signified noun US /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading “TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.”

subduing verb US /səbˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation

From this reading “That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.”

wresting verb US /ˈrestɪŋ/

-ing form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading “That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.”

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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 TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

Beauchamp

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From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/

dearly loved

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

Bevisham

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

Cecilia

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

conquerableadjective

subject to being conquered or overcome

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did she not listen to him?

distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading He liked her resistance.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He liked her resistance.

listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/

hear with intention

From this reading Did she not listen to him?

matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/

provided with a worthy adversary or competitor

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

nervenounUS /nɜːrv/

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Did she not listen to him?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/

extremely joyful

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/

as yourself

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/

the possibility of future success

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading He liked her resistance.

respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/

receiving deferential regard

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

sexnounUS /seks/

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/

the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

subduingverbUS /səbˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

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From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.

wrestingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/

-ing form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.

Chapter 4 of Beauchamp's Career — Volume 3 by George Meredith holds 165 sentences, grouped into 33 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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Election
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