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Daughters of Destiny

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of Daughters of Destiny is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.
The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.
But the eyes were enough for David.
He knew her at once.
“Halima!” he exclaimed.
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Daughters of Destiny

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of Daughters of Destiny is here in full — 32 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/6 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.
Line 2
The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.
/ðə ˈlɪtəl mæn ˈhɜːrid əˈweɪ tuː ðə nekst ˈtʃeɪmbər wer ˈdɪmli ˈlaɪtəd baɪ ə ˈswɪŋɪŋ ˈlæntərn stʊd ðə fɔːrm ʌv ə ɡɜːrl huːz feɪs wɑːz kənˈsiːld tuː ðə aɪz baɪ ðə foʊldz ʌv ə dɑːrk ˈmæntəl/
Line 3
But the eyes were enough for David.
/bʌt ðə aɪz wɜːr ɪˈnʌf fɔːr ˈdeɪvɪd/
Line 4
He knew her at once.
/hiː nuː hɜːr æt wʌns/
Line 5
“Halima!” he exclaimed.

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announcing verb US /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dimly adverb US /ˈdɪmli/

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading “The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
folds noun US /foʊldz/

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading “The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Jew noun US /dʒuː/

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lantern noun US /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading “The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mantle noun US /ˈmæntəl/

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading “The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pitying verb US /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
swinging noun US /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading “The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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dimly lighted adverb + adjective

In this reading “The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.”

1,484 times in 426,211 chapters
at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “He knew her at once.”

257,448 times in 426,211 chapters
looked after verb + particle counted as “look after”

keep under careful scrutiny

In this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.”

27,646 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Agahr

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From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

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announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew her at once.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the eyes were enough for David.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/

not accessible to view

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But the eyes were enough for David.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Halima!” he exclaimed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Halima

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

From this reading “Halima!” he exclaimed.

Pending verification
HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He knew her at once.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading He knew her at once.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
JewnounUS /dʒuː/

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew her at once.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/

set afire or burning

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MAIE

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

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Pending verification
mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/

a person who carries a message

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading He knew her at once.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
slavenounUS /sleɪv/

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

Velmora curated lexicon
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
VENGEANCEnounUS /ˈvendʒəns/

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

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 The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But the eyes were enough for David.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading The little man hurried away to the next chamber, where, dimly lighted by a swinging lantern, stood the form of a girl whose face was concealed to the eyes by the folds of a dark mantle.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF MAIE To those who looked after Agahr with pitying eyes a slave entered, announcing a messenger for David the Jew.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 23 of Daughters of Destiny by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum holds 32 sentences, grouped into 7 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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