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Happy-Thought Hall
Happy-Thought Hall

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Happy-Thought Hall is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand • Curated US English Learning Edition
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ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.
Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.
He is examining the chimneys.
The others are below choosing their rooms.
It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Happy-Thought Hall

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Happy-Thought Hall is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.
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Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.
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He is examining the chimneys.
/hiː ɪz ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ ðə ˈtʃɪmniz/
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The others are below choosing their rooms.
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It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.
/ɪt əˈpɪrz ðæt noʊ wʌn hæz bɪn ʌp ðə ˈneroʊ ˈsterkeɪs ɪkˈsept ˌmaɪˈself/

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chimneys noun US /ˈtʃɪmniz/

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading “He is examining the chimneys.”

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choosing verb US /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading “The others are below choosing their rooms.”

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elizabethan noun US /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/

a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I

From this reading “ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.”

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filtered verb US /ˈfɪltərd/

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading “ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.”

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inspection noun US /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/

a formal or official examination

From this reading “ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.”

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norman noun US /ˈnɔːrmən/

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading “ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.”

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stables noun US /ˈsteɪbəlz/

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading “ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.”

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tenants noun US /ˈtenənts/

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading “ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.”

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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.

narrow staircase verb + noun

In this reading “It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.”

415 times in 426,211 chapters
on the roof preposition + article + noun counted as “on … roof”

In this reading “Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.”

6,010 times in 426,211 chapters
IN STORE preposition + noun

in readiness; awaiting

In this reading “ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.”

6,585 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 55

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

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AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The others are below choosing their rooms.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

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askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The others are below choosing their rooms.

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BONO

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

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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Chilvern

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From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

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chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading He is examining the chimneys.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The others are below choosing their rooms.

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COLOURadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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CUI

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

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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DOWNadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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ELIZABETHANnounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/

a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He is examining the chimneys.

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exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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FILTEREDverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/

past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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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 ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He is examining the chimneys.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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INSPECTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/

a formal or official examination

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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INTENTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He is examining the chimneys.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

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meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

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myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

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NAMEverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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NORMANnounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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others

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

From this reading The others are below choosing their rooms.

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PLAYverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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PREVIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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RAYSnounUS /reɪz/

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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ROOFnounUS /ruːf/

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The others are below choosing their rooms.

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STABLESnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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STOREnounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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SUGGESTIONnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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TENANTSnounUS /ˈtenənts/

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The others are below choosing their rooms.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Just as I am asking myself this, I meet Chilvern on the roof.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading It appears that no one has been up the narrow staircase except myself.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
VARIETYnounUS /vərˈaɪəti/

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading ON THE ROOF--DOWN AGAIN--FURTHER INSPECTION--VARIETY--ELIZABETHAN-- NORMAN--COLOUR--RAYS--FILTERED--CUI BONO?--SUGGESTION--PLAY IN STORE --THE STABLES--PREVIOUS TENANTS--GOOD INTENTIONS--NAME.

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Happy-thought
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Author
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