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Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910
Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.
Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?
She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.
* * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?
Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.
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Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?
/dɪd aɪ nəˈɡlekt maɪ ˈhaʊshoʊld weɪz fɔːr ˈpleʒər rɔːt ʌv pen ɔːr bʊk/
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She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.
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* * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?
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Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"
/huː ɑːrt ðaʊ stɑːrk ənd ɡrɪm ðə waɪl ðæt men maɪ taɪm ənd ˈmeʒər praɪzd/

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devised verb US /dɪˈvaɪzd/

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading “* * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?”

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divers adjective US /ˈdaɪvərz/

many and different

From this reading “"DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.”

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fireside noun US /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading “"DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.”

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garb noun US /ɡɑːrb/

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading “"DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.”

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mystical adjective US /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading “"DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.”

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prized verb US /praɪzd/

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading “Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"”

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rafters noun US /ˈræftərz/

plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

From this reading “She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.”

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stark adjective US /stɑːrk/

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading “Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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

GOOD CAUSES adjective + noun counted as “good cause”

In this reading “"DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.”

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From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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1896

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From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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71

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From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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77

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From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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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 "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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aet

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From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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CAUSESnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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didstauxiliary verbUS /dɪdst/

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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dispraisenoun

the act of speaking contemptuously of

From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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DIVERSadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/

many and different

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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DREAMnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"

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HEARTHSTONEnoun

a stone that forms a hearth

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

a social unit living together

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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jestnounUS /dʒest/

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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maddest

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From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"

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mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"

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methought

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From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/

relating to or characteristic of mysticism

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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pennounUS /pen/

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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PlainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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prizedverbUS /praɪzd/

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"

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raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/

plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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shooknounUS /ʃʊk/

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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sighedverbUS /saɪd/

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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smileverbUS /smaɪl/

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

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"

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stayedverbUS /steɪd/

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

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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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 "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"

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veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "DIVERS GOOD CAUSES" 1890-1896; _aet._ 71-77 A DREAM OF THE HEARTHSTONE A figure by my fireside stayed, Plain was her garb, and veiled her face; A presence mystical she made, Nor changed her attitude, nor place.

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waysnounUS /weɪz/

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading She sighed a murmur of dispraise, At which, methought, the rafters shook.

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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Who art thou, stark and grim the while That men my time and measure prized?"

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading * * * * * "Now, who art thou that didst not smile When I my maddest jest devised?

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wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Did I neglect my household ways For pleasure, wrought of pen or book?

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Work through the 83 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 83 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 25 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 25 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910

Common questions about reading Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910?

Yes. All 10747 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #38648 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #38648, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 2150 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 section by section

How to work through Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 31 chapters of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910

Words and structures a reader meets early in Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

These
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
People
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Quaint
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Ancient
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.