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Gold and glory

Chapter XXXIX

Chapter 39 of Gold and glory is here in full — 63 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Grace Stebbing • Curated US English Learning Edition
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_HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"
Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.
In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.
"I wish to leave.
But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."
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Gold and glory

Chapter XXXIX

Chapter 39 of Gold and glory is here in full — 63 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
_HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"
Line 2
Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.
Line 3
In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.
Line 4
"I wish to leave.
/aɪ wɪʃ tuː liːv/
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But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

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.

aiding verb US /ˈeɪdɪŋ/

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
conquest noun US /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
consciences noun US /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
deem verb US /diːm/

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forbids verb US /fərˈbɪdz/

third-person singular of “forbid” — command against

From this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hinted verb US /ˈhɪntəd/

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading “In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ruler noun US /ˈruːlər/

a person who rules or commands

From this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

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unjust adjective US /ənˈdʒʌst/

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

HOMEWARD BOUND adverb + adjective

In this reading “_HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"”

857 times in 426,211 chapters
final triumph adjective + noun

In this reading “_HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"”

234 times in 426,211 chapters
with grief preposition + noun

In this reading “But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."”

4,202 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 65

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BOUNDadjectiveUS /baʊnd/

confined by bonds

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dareverbUS /der/

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
deemverbUS /diːm/

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Diego

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

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Pending verification
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
evenounUS /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forbidsverbUS /fərˈbɪdz/

third-person singular of “forbid” — command against

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
griefnounUS /ɡriːf/

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Hernando

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

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

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hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/

toward home

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I wish to leave.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
long-timeadjective

having existed or persisted or continued in a particular role or state for a long time

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

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Montoro

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

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

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mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
notesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
others

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

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

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ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In his reply Montoro hinted at both notes.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/

a person who rules or commands

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
spoliationnoun

(law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

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 _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I wish to leave.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish to leave.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hernando spoke with a mingled accent of regret and bitterness.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading But believe, my captain and my long-time friend, I shall part with you with grief, and although my conscience forbids my further aiding a conquest and spoliation which I deem unjust, I would not, and I dare not if I would, endeavour to be the ruler of the consciences of others."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _HOMEWARD BOUND._ "And you must leave us then, Diego--leave us on the very eve of our full and final triumph?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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

Chapter 1
One of the 0 chapters of Gold and glory, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.
Chapter 2
One of the 0 chapters of Gold and glory, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.
Chapter 3
One of the 0 chapters of Gold and glory, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.