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Carmen's Messenger

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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"Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.
We know something about it at the Garth."
"But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.
"The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.
In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.
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Carmen's Messenger

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Carmen's Messenger is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.
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We know something about it at the Garth."
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"But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.
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"The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.
/ðə læst taɪm ɪt wɑːz ə lɑːrdʒ əˈmaʊnt ənd helpt ʌs tuː tɜːrn æn ˈɑːkwərd ˈkɔːrnər/
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In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

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.

awkward adjective US /ˈɑːkwərd/

causing inconvenience

From this reading “"The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.”

benefit noun US /ˈbenəfɪt/

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading “In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.”

Foster verb US /ˈfɑːstər/

promote the growth of

From this reading “"But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.”

owed verb US /oʊd/

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading “In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.”

partner noun US /ˈpɑːrtnər/

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading “"But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.”

shared adjective US /ʃerd/

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading “In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.”

unusual adjective US /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading “"Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.”

wondering adjective US /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading “"But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.”

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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 last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/

a quantity of money

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/

causing inconvenience

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/

promote the growth of

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

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

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

Garth

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

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

hadn't

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

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

how

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

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

isn't

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

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

knowverbUS /noʊ/

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

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

owedverbUS /oʊd/

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

Self-denialnoun

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "The last time it was a large amount and helped us to turn an awkward corner.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We know something about it at the Garth."

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading "But you sent my partner money when he needed it," Foster answered, wondering how far he could go.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Self-denial isn't so unusual as you seem to think.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In fact, we should have gone under for a time if it hadn't come, and I remember feeling that I owed much to friends I might never see, because I shared the benefit with your brother.

Chapter 3 of Carmen's Messenger by Harold Bindloss holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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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Chapter 3 holds 407 sentences of Carmen's Messenger, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.

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