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Jonah

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of Jonah is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.
Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.
More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.
Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.
The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Jonah

Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

Chapter 21 of Jonah is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/54 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.
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Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.
/traɪˈʌmfənt ənd kəˈlɑːsəl ˈtredɪŋ ðə er sɪˈkjʊrli əˈbʌv ðə ʃɑːp ðə ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ ʃuː ˈdɑːməneɪtəd ðə striːt wɪð ðə ˈɪnsələns ʌv səkˈses/
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More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.
/mɔːr ðæn wʌns ɪt hæd ˈfɪɡjərd ɪn hɜːr driːmz enˈdaʊd wɪð ðə fænˈtæstɪk ˈpaʊərz ʌv ˈerənz rɑːd ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ ɪts ˈraɪvəlz æt ə ɡʌlp ɔːr ˈsloʊli ˈkrʌʃɪŋ ðə laɪf aʊt ʌv ðə bruːzd lɪmz/
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Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.
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The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.
/ðə ərˈeɪ ʌv ˈʃaɪnɪŋ bræs rɑːdz ənd ɡlæs stændz ðə ˈɡɔːdi ˈtɪkət ɑːn iːtʃ per ʌv buːts wɪð ðə ˈʃɪlɪŋz mɑːrkt ɪn ɪˈnɔːrməs red ˈfɪɡjərz ənd ðə pens ˈfeɪntli ˈaʊtlaɪnd bɪˈsaɪd ðem pliːzd hɜːr aɪ laɪk ə ˈpɪktʃər/

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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.

Aaron's noun US /ˈerənz/

possessive form of “aaron” — United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading “More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.”

Cleveland noun US /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading “A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.”

dominated adjective US /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading “Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.”

footpath noun US /ˈfʊtpæθ/

a trodden path

From this reading “A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.”

gaudy adjective US /ˈɡɔːdi/

tastelessly showy

From this reading “The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.”

gulp verb US /ɡʌlp/

to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading “More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.”

pence noun US /pens/

plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading “The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.”

swallowing verb US /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading “More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.”

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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 A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

Aaron'snounUS /ˈerənz/

possessive form of “aaron” — United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

ACCIDENTnounUS /ˈæksədənt/

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/

feel admiration for

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

airnounUS /er/

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

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/

an orderly arrangement

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

bootsnounUS /buːts/

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

brassnounUS /bræs/

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

Clara

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

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/

controlled or ruled by superior authority or power

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

dreamsnounUS /driːmz/

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/

ludicrously odd

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/

bringing death

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

footpathnounUS /ˈfʊtpæθ/

a trodden path

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/

provided with a frame

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/

tastelessly showy

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

glassnounUS /ɡlæs/

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

gulpverbUS /ɡʌlp/

to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/

the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

limbsnounUS /lɪmz/

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

packedadjectiveUS /pækt/

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

pencenounUS /pens/

plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

plate-glass

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

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

rodnounUS /rɑːd/

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

ShoenounUS /ʃuː/

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/

do one's shopping

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

SilvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

spareverbUS /sper/

refrain from harming

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

swallowingverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than once it had figured in her dreams, endowed with the fantastic powers of Aaron's rod, swallowing its rivals at a gulp or slowly crushing the life out of the bruised limbs.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading The array of shining brass rods and glass stands, the gaudy ticket on each pair of boots with the shillings marked in enormous red figures and the pence faintly outlined beside them, pleased her eye like a picture.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/

-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

TriumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/

move through by or as by digging

From this reading A FATAL ACCIDENT As Clara crossed the tunnel at Cleveland Street, she found that she had a few minutes to spare, and stopped to admire the Silver Shoe from the opposite footpath.

windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Her eye travelled to the shop below, with its huge plate-glass windows framed in brass, packed with boots set at every angle to catch the eye.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Triumphant and colossal, treading the air securely above the shop, the glittering shoe dominated the street with the insolence of success.

Chapter 21 of Jonah by Louis Stone holds 272 sentences, grouped into 55 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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