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Beyond These Voices

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Beyond These Voices is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon • Curated US English Learning Edition
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The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.
The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.
The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.
Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.
"You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.
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Beyond These Voices

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Beyond These Voices is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.
Line 2
The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.
/ðə ˈwɪnərz wɜːr ðə ˈhɔːrsəz ðæt ɔːl ðə smɑːrt ˈpiːpəl ˈwɔːntɪd tuː wɪn/
Line 3
The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.
Line 4
Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.
/əˈmʌŋ ðə ˈoʊnərz ʌv ˈwɪnɪŋ ˈhɔːrsəz ˈmɪstər ˈrʌθərfərd wɑːz kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
Line 5
"You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.
/juː rɪtʃ ˈpiːpəl ɑːr ˈɔːlweɪz ˈlʌki sed hɪz frendz/

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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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conspicuous adjective US /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading “Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
frocks noun US /frɑːks/

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading “The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
owners noun US /ˈoʊnərz/

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading “Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rainy adjective US /ˈreɪni/

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading “The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Rutherford noun US /ˈrʌθərfərd/

a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

From this reading “Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unfolded verb US /ənˈfoʊldɪd/

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading “The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
winners noun US /ˈwɪnərz/

plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading “The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
winning adjective US /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

having won

From this reading “Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

with the exception preposition + article + noun counted as “with … exception”

In this reading “The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.”

9,246 times in 225,867 chapters
rich people adjective + noun

people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)

In this reading “"You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.”

1,298 times in 225,867 chapters
smart people adjective + noun

In this reading “The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.”

184 times in 225,867 chapters
in a garden preposition + article + noun counted as “in … garden”

In this reading “The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.”

21,996 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 55

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

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

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Como

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From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

Pending verification
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Goodwood

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

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

Pending verification
hatsnounUS /hæts/

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

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

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
LakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/

occurring by chance

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/

a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

From this reading Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/

past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
winverbUS /wɪn/

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
winnersnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/

plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading The winners were the horses that all the smart people wanted to win.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

having won

From this reading Among the owners of winning horses Mr. Rutherford was conspicuous.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather, with the exception of that first rainy twilight, was perfect, and all the smart frocks and hats spread themselves and unfolded their beauty to the sun, like flowers in a garden by the Lake of Como.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Goodwood of that year was a brilliant meeting.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You rich people are always lucky," said his friends.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 24 of Beyond These Voices by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon holds 113 sentences, grouped into 23 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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