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Bud: A Novel
Bud: A Novel

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Bud: A Novel is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Neil Munro • Curated US English Learning Edition
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“I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.
“From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.
Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”
Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.
“Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.
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Bud: A Novel

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Bud: A Novel is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
“I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.
Line 2
“From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.
Line 3
Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”
Line 4
Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.
Line 5
“Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.
/naɪn əˈklɑːk hiː sed wɪð ə ɡlæns æt ɪts ˈkriːmi ˈkaʊntənəns/

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

casual adjective US /ˈkæʒəwəl/

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading ““From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
child's noun US /tʃaɪldz/

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
clout noun US /klaʊt/

a target used in archery

From this reading ““I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
creamy adjective US /ˈkriːmi/

of the color of cream

From this reading ““Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
delightful adjective US /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading “Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dependable adjective US /dɪˈpendəbəl/

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading “Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
plainly adverb US /ˈpleɪnli/

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

From this reading ““From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
verge noun US /vɜːrdʒ/

a region marking a boundary

From this reading “Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.”

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.

glance at verb + particle

In this reading ““Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.”

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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 “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Ailie

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

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Pending verification
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 “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

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BellnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cloutnounUS /klaʊt/

a target used in archery

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
creamyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːmi/

of the color of cream

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dependableadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendəbəl/

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Dyce

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

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

Pending verification
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

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 Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MISDOUBTED

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

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Pending verification
Molyneux

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

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Pending verification
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
NinenounUS /naɪn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

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

From this reading “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
post-cards

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

From this reading “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

Pending verification
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/

a person, without saying who

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
StopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

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 “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Mr. Dyce took out an old, thick, silver verge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

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 “From all his post-cards he was plainly too casual.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading “I MISDOUBTED Mr. Molyneux from the very first,” said Ailie, turning as white as a clout.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Stop it, Bell, my dear--have sense; the child's in a Christian land, and in the care of somebody who is probably more dependable than this delightful Molyneux.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Nine o'clock,” he said, with a glance at its creamy countenance.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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