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Midshipman Merrill
Midshipman Merrill

Chapter XXXIII · Three Reports

Chapter XXXIII of Midshipman Merrill, “Three Reports,” is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Henry Harrison Lewis • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.
“Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”
“Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”
“Ah! have you had trouble with him?”
“Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Midshipman Merrill

Chapter XXXIII · Three Reports

Chapter XXXIII of Midshipman Merrill, “Three Reports,” is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.
Line 2
“Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”
Line 3
“Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”
Line 4
“Ah! have you had trouble with him?”
Line 5
“Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.
/jes sɜːr aɪ rəˈɡret tuː seɪ tuː ðæt ɪt wɑːz ɪn ə ˈpʌblɪk pleɪs/

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Cadet noun US /kəˈdet/

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Constellation noun US /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

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cruising verb US /ˈkruːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

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exception noun US /ɪkˈsepʃən/

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading ““Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.””

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genial adjective US /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

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Midshipman noun US /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

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requested adjective US /rɪˈkwestɪd/

asked for

From this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

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retiring adjective US /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.”

257,448 times in 426,211 chapters
with the exception preposition + article + noun counted as “with … exception”

In this reading ““Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.””

9,246 times in 426,211 chapters
run ashore verb + particle

In this reading ““Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?””

435 times in 426,211 chapters
public place noun + noun

In this reading ““Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.”

1,559 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 65

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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 “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

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Ah

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

From this reading “Ah! have you had trouble with him?”

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/

towards the shore from the water

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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Barney

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

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

Pending verification
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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Breslin

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

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ConstellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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DenounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

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enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

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exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading “Ah! have you had trouble with him?”

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Ah! have you had trouble with him?”

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Ah! have you had trouble with him?”

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

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LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

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MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Merrill

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

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

Pending verification
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

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reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/

asked for

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

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seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

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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 Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Yes, sir, I regret to say, too, that it was in a public place.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading “Ah! have you had trouble with him?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Captain De Long, the commander of the cruising ship Constellation, was seated in his cabin smoking his cigar before retiring, when Cadet Midshipman Mark Merrill requested an interview, which was at once granted by the genial commander.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, sir, with the exception of an unfortunate meeting with Barney Breslin, which I desire to report to you.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, Mr. Merrill, did you enjoy your run ashore?”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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