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Moran of the Lady Letty
Moran of the Lady Letty

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Moran of the Lady Letty is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.
It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.
It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.
Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.
Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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Moran of the Lady Letty

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Moran of the Lady Letty is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.
Line 2
It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.
Line 3
It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.
Line 4
Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.
Line 5
Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

Learner Dictionary

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Oil noun US /ɔɪl/

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading “It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.”

Stood verb US /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.”

All words in this reading · 83

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a

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

about

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

against

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

air

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

all

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

an

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

and

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

answered

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From this reading “It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.

aromatic

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

as

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

at

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

attar

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

blubber

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

breeze

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

bulging

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From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

but

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

came

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From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

carcass

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From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

delicious

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

dreadful

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

dull

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

From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

even

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

expected

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

from

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

good

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From this reading “It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.

gray

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From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

had

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

he

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

him

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

himself

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

in

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

From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

incense

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

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

is

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

From this reading “It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.

issue

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

It

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

kind

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

From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

looked

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From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

made

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

marbled

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

From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

matter

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From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

monster

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

Moran

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

From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

nerved

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

note

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

ocean

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

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

odor

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

of

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

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

oilnounUS /ɔɪl/

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

once

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

Out

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From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

penetrating

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

pretty

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From this reading “It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.

pungent

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

putrid

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

reek

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

salt

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

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

schooner's

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

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

slit

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

From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

smell

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

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

smells

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

From this reading “It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.

some

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

From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

spicy

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

stench

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

stronger

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

summer

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

surprised

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

sweet

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

than

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

From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

that

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

From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

the

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

thick

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

to

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

up

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

From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

waist

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From this reading It was an aromatic smell, stronger than that of the salt ocean, stronger even than the reek of oil and blubber from the schooner's waist--sweet as incense, penetrating as attar, delicious as a summer breeze.

was

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

whale's

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

From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

whatever

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From this reading “It smells pretty good, whatever it is,” he answered.

where

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From this reading Moran came up to where he stood, and looked at the slit he had made in the whale's carcass.

white

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From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

Wilbur

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

with

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From this reading Out of it was bulging some kind of dull white matter marbled with gray.

would

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From this reading Wilbur had nerved himself against the dreadful stench he expected would issue from the putrid monster, but he was surprised to note a pungent, sweet, and spicy odor that all at once made thick the air about him.

Chapter 8 of Moran of the Lady Letty by Frank Norris holds 213 sentences, grouped into 43 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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