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Eugene Aram — Volume 01

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?
Agreeable accident!
Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."
Gil Blas.
It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Eugene Aram — Volume 01

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Eugene Aram — Volume 01 is here in full — 199 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?
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Agreeable accident!
/əˈɡriːəbəl ˈæksədənt/
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Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."
/tʃæns ˈprezənts juː tuː maɪ aɪz wer juː wɜːr liːst ɪkˈspektəd/
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Gil Blas.
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It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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boon noun US /buːn/

a desirable state

From this reading “It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.”

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bough noun US /baʊ/

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading “It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.”

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companionship noun US /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/

the state of being with someone

From this reading “It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.”

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Corporal noun US /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading “It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.”

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elm noun US /elm/

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading “It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.”

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sate verb US /seɪt/

fill to satisfaction

From this reading “It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.”

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sinner noun US /ˈsɪnər/

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading “A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?”

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Spotted adjective US /ˈspɑːtɪd/

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading “It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.”

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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 A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Agreeable accident!

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AgreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Agreeable accident!

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Ah

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From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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Alphonso

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From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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Blas

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From this reading Gil Blas.

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boonnounUS /buːn/

a desirable state

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
boughnounUS /baʊ/

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ChancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

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ci-devant

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From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/

the state of being with someone

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cupnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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Dealtry

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From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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DognounUS /dɔːɡ/

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DonnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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elmnounUS /elm/

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

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friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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Gil

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From this reading Gil Blas.

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hungverbUS /hʌŋ/

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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 A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
motionlessadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊʃənləs/

not in physical motion

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
PeternounUS /ˈpiːtər/

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

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PUBLICANnoun

the keeper of a public house

From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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quaffing

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From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

Pending verification
sateverbUS /seɪt/

fill to satisfaction

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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SINNERnounUS /ˈsɪnər/

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SpottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/

having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
STRANGERnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

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summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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 It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was an evening in the beginning of summer, and Peter Dealtry and the ci-devant Corporal sate beneath the sign of The Spotted Dog (as it hung motionless from the bough of a friendly elm), quaffing a cup of boon companionship.

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 Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Chance presents you to my eyes where you were least expected."

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A PUBLICAN, A SINNER, AND A STRANGER "Ah, Don Alphonso, is it you?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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