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Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.
For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.
Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.
And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.
As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.
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Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.
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For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.
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Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.
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And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.
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As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Capricorn noun US /ˈkæprəkɔːrn/

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn

From this reading “And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.”

deities noun US /ˈdiːətiz/

plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading “And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.”

enlighten verb US /ˌenˈlaɪtən/

make understand

From this reading “As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.”

Media noun US /ˈmiːdiə/

plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading “For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.”

monopolizing verb US /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading “And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.”

Pontiff noun US /ˈpɑːntəf/

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading “Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.”

Solstice noun US /ˈsɔːlstɪs/

either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator

From this reading “And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.”

woodlands noun US /ˈwʊdlændz/

plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading “Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.”

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abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

CapricornnounUS /ˈkæprəkɔːrn/

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/

carry on a conversation

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

deitiesnounUS /ˈdiːətiz/

plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/

make understand

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

guestsnounUS /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

Hivohitee

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From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

hospitalities

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From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

incorporealadjective

without material form or substance

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/

having much knowledge or education

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/

a search for knowledge

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

islenounUS /aɪl/

a small island

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

Maramma

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From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

MDCCCXLVIII

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From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

MedianounUS /ˈmiːdiə/

plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

Mohi

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From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

monopolizingverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

Pani

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From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

personages

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

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

PontiffnounUS /ˈpɑːntəf/

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

SolsticenounUS /ˈsɔːlstɪs/

either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

straightwayadverb

at once

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As on we journeyed, much curiosity being expressed to know more of the Pontiff and his guests, old Mohi, familiar with these things, was commanded to enlighten the company.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

Whereto

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From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading And upon further inquiry, as to who were the personages monopolizing his hospitalities, Media was dumb when informed, that they were no other than certain incorporeal deities from above, passing the Capricorn Solstice at Maramma.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading For, during our first friendly conversation with Pani, Media had inquired for Hivohitee, and sought to know in what part of the island he abode.

woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/

plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading Hivohitee MDCCCXLVIII Now, those doleful woodlands passed, straightway converse was renewed, and much discourse took place, concerning Hivohitee, Pontiff of the isle.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Whereto Pani had replied, that the Pontiff would be invisible for several days to come; being engaged with particular company.

Chapter 2 of Mardi, and a voyage thither, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Herman Melville holds 142 sentences, grouped into 29 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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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