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Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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NO.
13 PIUTE STREET.
Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.
She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.
But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Clover

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Clover is here in full — 254 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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NO.
/noʊ/
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13 PIUTE STREET.
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Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.
/ˈkloʊvər dɪd nɑːt siː ˈklerəns əˈɡen fɔːr ˈsevrəl deɪz ˈæftər ðɪs ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən ðə riˈmembrəns ʌv wɪtʃ wɑːz ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl tuː hɜːr/
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She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.
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But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.
/bʌt wen hiː ˈfaɪnəli əˈpɪrd hiː siːmd mʌtʃ ðə seɪm æz ˈjuːʒəwəl/

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.

Clarence noun US /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading “Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.”

Clover noun US /ˈkloʊvər/

a plant of the genus Trifolium

From this reading “Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.”

disliked adjective US /dɪˈslaɪkt/

regarded with aversion

From this reading “She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.”

feared verb US /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading “She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.”

huffy adjective US /ˈhʌfi/

quick to take offense

From this reading “She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.”

remembrance noun US /riˈmembrəns/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading “Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.”

suspect verb US /səˈspekt/

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading “She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.”

uncomfortable adjective US /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading “Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.”

All words in this reading · 59

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13

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

From this reading 13 PIUTE STREET.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/

a plant of the genus Trifolium

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/

regarded with aversion

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

huffyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌfi/

quick to take offense

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/

be the source of pain

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

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

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading NO.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

Phil

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

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

PIUTEnoun

a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States

From this reading 13 PIUTE STREET.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading 13 PIUTE STREET.

suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

Templestowe

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

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading But when he finally appeared he seemed much the same as usual.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Clover did not see Clarence again for several days after this conversation, the remembrance of which was uncomfortable to her.

worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She feared he was feeling hurt or "huffy," and would show it in his manner; and she disliked very much the idea that Phil might suspect the reason, or, worse still, Mr. Templestowe.

Chapter 9 of Clover by Susan Coolidge holds 254 sentences, grouped into 51 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 9 holds 254 sentences of Clover, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Clover

Words and structures a reader meets early in Clover, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Happy
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Clover; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Letters
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Clover; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Arrival
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Morning
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