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Explorers of the Dawn

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:
"Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:
"I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."
Then we shouted it all together.
Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.
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Explorers of the Dawn

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Explorers of the Dawn is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:
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"Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:
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"I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."
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Then we shouted it all together.
/ðen wiː ˈʃaʊtɪd ɪt ɔːl təˈɡeðər/
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Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

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chanted adjective US /ˈtʃæntɪd/

sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone

From this reading “It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:”

forgiven verb US /fərˈɡɪvən/

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading “Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.”

gunpowder noun US /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading “"Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:”

Mortimer noun US /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading “Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.”

neighbour noun US /ˈneɪbər/

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading “Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.”

November noun US /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading “"Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:”

treason noun US /ˈtriːzən/

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading “"Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:”

treble adjective US /ˈtrebəl/

having or denoting a high range

From this reading “It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:”

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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 "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Then we shouted it all together.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

AngelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

chantedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæntɪd/

sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

drewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

flute-like

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

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

forgotverbUS /fərˈɡɑːt/

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

GunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

huntverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

passersby

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

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

Pegg

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

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

pipenounUS /paɪp/

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

plotnounUS /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

RememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

Seraphnoun

an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

shareverbUS /ʃer/

have in common

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/

in a vehement outcry

From this reading Then we shouted it all together.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Then we shouted it all together.

treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading "Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot--" Then The Seraph added his little pipe:

treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/

having or denoting a high range

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

tweason

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

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was the fifth, and Angel chanted in that flute-like treble of his, that made passersby turn and smile at him:

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Then we shouted it all together.

weason

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

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Our neighbour, Mr. Mortimer Pegg, who had never forgiven us for our share in the treasure hunt, came out of his house at that moment, and drew up before us.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I see no weason why gunpowder tweason Should ever be forgot."

Chapter 4 of Explorers of the Dawn by Mazo De la Roche holds 414 sentences, grouped into 83 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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