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Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

Chapter 36 of Greatheart is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.
She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.
"Dear Stumpy, when did you come?"
"An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.
"You have had a good sleep, dear?"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Greatheart

Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

Chapter 36 of Greatheart is here in full — 445 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.
Line 2
She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.
/ʃiː riːtʃt ə ˈfiːbəl hænd tuː hɪm wɪð ə smaɪl ʌv ˈwelkəm/
Line 3
"Dear Stumpy, when did you come?"
Line 4
"An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.
/æn ˈaʊər ɔːr tuː əˈɡoʊ hiː sed ənd pʊt ðə wiːk hænd tuː hɪz lɪps/
Line 5
"You have had a good sleep, dear?"
/juː hæv hæd ə ɡʊd sliːp dɪr/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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feeble adjective US /ˈfiːbəl/

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading “She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lasted verb US /ˈlæstəd/

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading “THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mountain noun US /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scott noun US /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading “THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seated adjective US /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading “THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
slumber noun US /ˈslʌmbər/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
weak adjective US /wiːk/

wanting in physical strength

From this reading “"An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
welcome verb US /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading “She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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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 MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

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agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

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besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Dear Stumpy, when did you come?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading "Dear Stumpy, when did you come?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading "Dear Stumpy, when did you come?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "You have had a good sleep, dear?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have had a good sleep, dear?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Isabel

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MOUNTAINnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
SIDEnounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sleepnounUS /sliːp/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "You have had a good sleep, dear?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smileverbUS /smaɪl/

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

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Stumpyadjective

short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

From this reading "Dear Stumpy, when did you come?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

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 MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/

wanting in physical strength

From this reading "An hour or two ago," he said, and put the weak hand to his lips.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE MOUNTAIN SIDE When Isabel opened her eyes after a slumber that had lasted for the greater part of the day, it was to find Scott seated beside her quietly watching her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She reached a feeble hand to him with a smile of welcome.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Dear Stumpy, when did you come?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 36 of Greatheart by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell holds 445 sentences, grouped into 89 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 36 holds 445 sentences of Greatheart, unabridged, divided into 89 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 36 of Greatheart by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 445 sentences, grouped into 89 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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