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Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles Lever • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE CONFIDENCE.
"I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."
I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!
I guess what you're thinking of.
I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.
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Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/26 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE CONFIDENCE.
/ðə ˈkɑːnfədəns/
Line 2
"I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."
Line 3
I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!
/aɪ kʊd nɑːt help ˈsmaɪlɪŋ æz ə ˈsɜːrtən səˈspɪʃən krɔːst maɪ maɪnd pərˈsiːvɪŋ wɪtʃ hiː ˈkwɪkli ˈædəd noʊ noʊ bɔɪ/
Line 4
I guess what you're thinking of.
Line 5
I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

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breakfast verb US /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading “"I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."”

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confidence noun US /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading “THE CONFIDENCE.”

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crossed adjective US /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading “I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!”

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jealous adjective US /ˈdʒeləs/

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading “I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.”

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perceiving verb US /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading “I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!”

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quarter noun US /ˈkwɔːrtər/

one of four equal parts

From this reading “I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.”

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suspicion noun US /səˈspɪʃən/

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading “I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!”

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venue noun US /ˈvenjuː/

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading “"I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."”

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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 I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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bitnounUS /bɪt/

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

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boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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Charley

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

Pending verification
comeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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CONFIDENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading THE CONFIDENCE.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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guessverbUS /ɡes/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guess what you're thinking of.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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I'm

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

From this reading I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

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I've

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

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mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I guess what you're thinking of.

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perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/

-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PowernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/

one of four equal parts

From this reading I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

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quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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roomnounUS /ruːm/

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I'm not a bit jealous in that quarter.

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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 CONFIDENCE.

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thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading I guess what you're thinking of.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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venuenounUS /ˈvenjuː/

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I guess what you're thinking of.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I could not help smiling as a certain suspicion crossed my mind; perceiving which, he quickly added,-- "No, no, boy!

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have changed the venue, Charley," said Power, as he came into my room the following morning,--"I've changed the venue, and come to breakfast with you."

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you're

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

From this reading I guess what you're thinking of.

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Chapter 21 of Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 by Charles Lever holds 131 sentences, grouped into 27 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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