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Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Lawrence L. Lynch • Curated US English Learning Edition
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CLAIRE TURNS CIRCE.
There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.
The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.
But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:
A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.
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Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/62 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CLAIRE TURNS CIRCE.
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There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.
/ðer wɑːz mɔːr tuː tel ðæn tuː lɜːrn wen ˈklerəns kɔːld ə deɪ ɔːr tuː ˈleɪtər æt ðə ˈvɪlə/
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The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.
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But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:
/bʌt ðæt riˈpɔːrt wɑːz ə ˈveri ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri əˈfer/
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A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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Clarence noun US /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading “There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.”

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dogging adjective US /ˈdɔːɡɪŋ/

relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

From this reading “The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.”

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expert adjective US /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading “The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.”

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identified adjective US /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/

having the identity known or established

From this reading “A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.”

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readily adverb US /ˈredəli/

without much difficulty

From this reading “A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.”

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unsatisfactory adjective US /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/

not giving satisfaction

From this reading “But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:”

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villa noun US /ˈvɪlə/

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading “There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.”

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visitor noun US /ˈvɪzɪtər/

someone who visits

From this reading “A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.”

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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 There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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affairnounUS /əˈfer/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:

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almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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CIRCEnoun

(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine

From this reading CLAIRE TURNS CIRCE.

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CLAIRE

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From this reading CLAIRE TURNS CIRCE.

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ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/

unvarying in nature

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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Davlin

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From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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doggingadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːɡɪŋ/

relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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else

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From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/

having the identity known or established

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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Lucian

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From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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LucknounUS /lʌk/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

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

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/

without much difficulty

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

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

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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streetnounUS /striːt/

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

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:

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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 There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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TURNSnounUS /tɜːrnz/

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading CLAIRE TURNS CIRCE.

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twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/

not giving satisfaction

From this reading But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading But that report was a very unsatisfactory affair:

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villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/

someone who visits

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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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 There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading There was more to tell than to learn, when Clarence called, a day or two later, at the villa.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The expert who had been dogging the steps of Lucian Davlin, had made his report, it is true.

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whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A man, whom Clarence readily identified with the Professor, was an almost constant visitor at the rooms of the Man of Luck, but they, that is, the Professor and Davlin, were never seen on the street together, nor, indeed, anywhere else.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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