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Bobby in Movieland
Bobby in Movieland

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of Bobby in Movieland is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Francis J. (Francis James) Finn • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”
Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.
There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.
The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.
“Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.
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Bobby in Movieland

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of Bobby in Movieland is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”
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Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.
/ðen ˈtruːli dɪd ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm breɪk luːs/
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There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.
Line 4
The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.
Line 5
“Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.
/əˈtenʃən kraɪd ˈkɑːmptən æz wɪð kaɪnd bʌt fɜːrm hændz hiː dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd hɪmˈself frʌm ðə fɔːr əˈfekʃənət əˈɡresərz/

Learner Dictionary

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

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aggressors noun US /əˈɡresərz/

plural of “aggressor” — someone who attacks

From this reading ““Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
arising verb US /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
arouse verb US /ərˈaʊz/

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading “THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Compton noun US /ˈkɑːmptən/

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading “There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
disengaged verb US /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading ““Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hugs noun US /hʌɡz/

plural of “hug” — a tight or amorous embrace

From this reading “The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentous adjective US /moʊˈmentəs/

of very great significance

From this reading “THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pandemonium noun US /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading “Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.”

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.

AROUSE SUSPICION verb + noun

In this reading “THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.””

424 times in 426,211 chapters
break loose verb + adjective

be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

In this reading “Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.”

952 times in 426,211 chapters
MOST MOMENTOUS adverb + adjective

In this reading “THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.””

293 times in 426,211 chapters
young gentleman adjective + noun

In this reading “The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.”

16,906 times in 426,211 chapters
fell upon verb + particle

In this reading “The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.”

22,769 times in 426,211 chapters
own room verb + noun

In this reading “THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.””

11,613 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 89

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

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
aggressorsnounUS /əˈɡresərz/

plural of “aggressor” — someone who attacks

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
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 FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AROUSEverbUS /ərˈaʊz/

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AttentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Barbara

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

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

Pending verification
betrothedadjective

pledged to be married

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
breakverbUS /breɪk/

terminate

From this reading Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
CHILDRENnounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CLEARverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EVENTnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fellverbUS /fel/

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
folksnounUS /foʊks/

your parents

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FOURnounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hugsnounUS /hʌɡz/

plural of “hug” — a tight or amorous embrace

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “Attention!” cried Compton as with kind but firm hands he disengaged himself from the four affectionate aggressors.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MOMENTOUSadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/

of very great significance

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MOSTadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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screamedverbUS /skriːmd/

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

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smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/

held in check with difficulty

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

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SUSPICIONnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.

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ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

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THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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threenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

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transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

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trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Then, truly, did pandemonium break loose.

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UNTILprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

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we're

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

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading There was no need of further explanation: the situation was too clear; one had but to look on Compton and Barbara to know that they were betrothed.

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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FOUR CHILDREN AROUSE SUSPICION, UNTIL WITH THE MOST MOMENTOUS EVENT IN THIS NARRATIVE, ALL IS MADE CLEAR “Say, folks,” screamed Bobby, arising and rushing into his own room, “we’re going to have a marriage in our family.”

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

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

From this reading The three mothers fell upon Barbara, while the children, who one and all loved the transformed Compton, smothered that embarrassed young gentleman with hugs and kisses.

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Chapter 17 of Bobby in Movieland by Francis J. (Francis James) Finn holds 109 sentences, grouped into 22 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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