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Bouvard and Pécuchet — Part 2
Bouvard and Pécuchet — Part 2

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Bouvard and Pécuchet — Part 2 is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LESSONS IN ART AND SCIENCE.
They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.
It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.
There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.
Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.
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Bouvard and Pécuchet — Part 2

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Bouvard and Pécuchet — Part 2 is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
LESSONS IN ART AND SCIENCE.
/ˈlesənz ɪn ɑːrt ənd ˈsaɪəns/
Line 2
They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.
/ðeɪ proʊˈkjʊrd ə ˈnʌmbər ʌv wɜːrks rɪˈleɪtɪŋ tuː ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən ənd riˈzɑːlvd tuː əˈdɑːpt ə ˈsɪstəm ʌv ðer oʊn/
Line 3
It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈnesəseri tuː ˈbænɪʃ ˈevəri ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl aɪˈdiːə ənd ɪn əˈkɔːrdəns wɪð ðə ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl ˈmeθəd tuː ˈfɑːloʊ ɪn ðə laɪnz ʌv ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt/
Line 4
There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.
/ðer wɑːz noʊ heɪst fɔːr ðə tuː ˈpjuːpəlz maɪt fərˈɡet wʌt ðeɪ hæd lɜːrnd/
Line 5
Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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accustom verb US /əˈkʌstəm/

make psychologically or physically used (to something)

From this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

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banish verb US /ˈbænɪʃ/

expel from a community or group

From this reading “It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.”

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colds noun US /koʊldz/

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

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constitutions noun US /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənz/

plural of “constitution” — law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

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experimental adjective US /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading “It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.”

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metaphysical adjective US /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/

pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics

From this reading “It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.”

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shod adjective US /ʃɑːd/

wearing footgear

From this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

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Spartan adjective US /ˈspɑːrtən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people

From this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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severe weather adjective + noun

In this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

208 times in 225,867 chapters
strong constitutions adjective + noun counted as “strong constitution”

In this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

279 times in 225,867 chapters
insisted on verb + particle counted as “insist on”

In this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

19,165 times in 225,867 chapters
in accordance preposition + noun

In this reading “It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.”

6,828 times in 225,867 chapters
in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.”

95,690 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 74

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 They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/

concurrence of opinion

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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accustomverbUS /əˈkʌstəm/

make psychologically or physically used (to something)

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading LESSONS IN ART AND SCIENCE.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading LESSONS IN ART AND SCIENCE.

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badlyadverbUS /ˈbædli/

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/

expel from a community or group

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
coldsnounUS /koʊldz/

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
constitutionsnounUS /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənz/

plural of “constitution” — law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading LESSONS IN ART AND SCIENCE.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading LESSONS IN ART AND SCIENCE.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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linesnounUS /laɪnz/

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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metaphysicaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/

pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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Pécuchet

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From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/

determined

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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SCIENCEnounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading LESSONS IN ART AND SCIENCE.

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severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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shodadjectiveUS /ʃɑːd/

wearing footgear

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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 It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/

a physiological need to drink

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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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 It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

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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 Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There was no haste, for the two pupils might forget what they had learned.

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wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Though they had strong constitutions, Pécuchet wished, like a Spartan, to make them more hardy, to accustom them to hunger, thirst, and severe weather, and even insisted on having their feet badly shod in order that they might be prepared for colds.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was necessary to banish every metaphysical idea, and, in accordance with the experimental method, to follow in the lines of natural development.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading They procured a number of works relating to education, and resolved to adopt a system of their own.

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Chapter 2 of Bouvard and Pécuchet — Part 2 by Gustave Flaubert holds 415 sentences, grouped into 83 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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