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Chapter XVI · The Symposium

Chapter XVI of Melincourt, “The Symposium,” is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Thomas Love Peacock • Curated US English Learning Edition
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The dinner passed off with great harmony.
The ladies withdrew.
The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.
The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.
Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.
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Melincourt

Chapter XVI · The Symposium

Chapter XVI of Melincourt, “The Symposium,” is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
The dinner passed off with great harmony.
/ðə ˈdɪnər pæst ɔːf wɪð ɡreɪt ˈhɑːrməni/
Line 2
The ladies withdrew.
/ðə ˈleɪdiz wɪθˈdruː/
Line 3
The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.
Line 4
The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.
Line 5
Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.
/ˈmɪstər ˈfɔːrəstər ənd ˈmɪstər fæks ʃoʊd noʊ ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən tuː dɪˈstrɔɪ ðə ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti ʌv əˈpɪnjən ɑːn ðɪs ˈɪntrəstɪŋ səbˈdʒekt/

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celerity noun US /səˈlerəti/

a rate that is rapid

From this reading “The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.”

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Fax noun US /fæks/

duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio

From this reading “Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.”

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Forester noun US /ˈfɔːrəstər/

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading “Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.”

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presidency noun US /ˈprezədənsi/

the tenure of a president

From this reading “The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.”

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Reverend noun US /ˈrevərənd/

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading “The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.”

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revolved adjective US /riˈvɑːlvd/

turned in a circle around an axis

From this reading “The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.”

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Telegraph noun US /ˈteləɡræf/

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading “The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.”

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unanimity noun US /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/

everyone being of one mind

From this reading “Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

interesting subject adjective + noun

In this reading “Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.”

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passed off verb + particle counted as “pass off”

be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity

In this reading “The dinner passed off with great harmony.”

2,488 times in 426,211 chapters

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Achthar

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From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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Anophel

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From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/

a rate that is rapid

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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Derrydown

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From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The dinner passed off with great harmony.

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dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

your usual mood

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
eulogiumnoun

a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FaxnounUS /fæks/

duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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Feathernest

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

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Pending verification
ForesternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The dinner passed off with great harmony.

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Grovelgrub

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

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading The dinner passed off with great harmony.

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Hippynoun

someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

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

From this reading The ladies withdrew.

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LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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O'Scarum

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

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The dinner passed off with great harmony.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

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passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The dinner passed off with great harmony.

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Paxarett

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From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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Portpipe

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From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Pending verification
presidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/

the tenure of a president

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
revolvedadjectiveUS /riˈvɑːlvd/

turned in a circle around an axis

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

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TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The dinner passed off with great harmony.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/

everyone being of one mind

From this reading Mr. Forester and Mr. Fax showed no disposition to destroy the unanimity of opinion on this interesting subject.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
vice-presidencynoun

the tenure of a vice president

From this reading The bottle revolved with celerity, under the presidency of Mr. Hippy, and the vice-presidency of Sir Telegraph Paxarett.

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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 The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
winenounUS /waɪn/

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The Reverend Mr. Portpipe, who was that day of the party, pronounced an eulogium on the wine, which was echoed by the Reverend Mr. Grovelgrub, Mr. O’Scarum, Lord Anophel Achthar, Mr. Feathernest, and Mr. Derrydown.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The dinner passed off with great harmony.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The ladies withdrew.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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