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In Paradise: A Novel. Vol. II
In Paradise: A Novel. Vol. II

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of In Paradise: A Novel. Vol. II is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.
It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.
At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.
He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.
But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.
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In Paradise: A Novel. Vol. II

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of In Paradise: A Novel. Vol. II is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.
Line 2
It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.
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At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.
/æt ðə læst ˈsteɪʃən hiː faʊnd ɪt tuː kloʊs fɔːr hɪm ɪn ðə ˈneroʊ kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
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He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.
/hiː ɪˈskeɪpt ˈɪntuː ðə ˈoʊ.pən er ənd ˈbaʊndəd əˈlɔːŋ baɪ ðə saɪd ʌv ðə treɪn fɔːr ðə rest ʌv ðə weɪ/
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But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

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compartment noun US /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading “It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.”

coupe noun US /kuːp/

a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment

esteemed adjective US /ɪˈstiːmd/

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading “It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.”

Homo noun US /ˈhoʊmoʊ/

someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

From this reading “It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.”

needless adjective US /ˈniːdləs/

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading “It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.”

snail's noun US /sneɪlz/

possessive form of “snail” — freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell

From this reading “But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.”

thirsty adjective US /ˈθɜːrsti/

needing moisture

From this reading “But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.”

traits noun US /treɪts/

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading “It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.”

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.

open air verb + noun

where the air is unconfined

In this reading “He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.”

remained behind verb + particle counted as “remain behind”

In this reading “But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.”

remaining part adjective + noun

In this reading “But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.”

gotten out verb + adjective counted as “get out”

move out of or depart from

In this reading “But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.”

too close adverb + adjective

In this reading “At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.”

rest of verb + particle

In this reading “He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.”

by the side preposition + article + noun counted as “by … side”

In this reading “He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.”

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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 It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/

having companions or an escort

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.

compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

coupenounUS /kuːp/

a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/

plural of “dog” — 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 is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/

an established custom

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

HomonounUS /ˈhoʊmoʊ/

someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.

needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

others

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

pacenounUS /peɪs/

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

racenounUS /reɪs/

any competition

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

not used up

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

Rossel's

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From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

runsnounUS /rʌnz/

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

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

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

snail'snounUS /sneɪlz/

possessive form of “snail” — freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

Starnberg

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From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/

needing moisture

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At the last station he found it too close for him in the narrow compartment.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

traitsnounUS /treɪts/

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

traveling-companions

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

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He escaped into the open air, and bounded along by the side of the train for the rest of the way.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading But there was one of their traveling-companions who remained behind at the villa.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is needless to say that Homo accompanied them on their visit to his sick friend, not traveling, of course, as others of his race do, in the low compartment reserved for dogs--but in a _coupe_ with his master and the ladies; for everybody knew him, and esteemed him highly for his superior traits of character.

youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading But as he had gotten out of the habit of taking such youthful runs, and as the way was hot, he made the remaining part of the journey--from Starnberg to Rossel's villa--at a snail's pace, and with hanging head and thirsty tongue.

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Starnberg
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