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Mr. Claghorn's Daughter
Mr. Claghorn's Daughter

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Mr. Claghorn's Daughter is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Hilary Trent • Curated US English Learning Edition
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INTRODUCES DR.
STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.
Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.
She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.
On the whole, the matrons were content.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mr. Claghorn's Daughter

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 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

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INTRODUCES DR.
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STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.
/ˈstænli ˈseɪtən ənd ðə prer ˈmiːtɪŋ ʌv ˈmeɪtrənz/
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Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.
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She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.
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On the whole, the matrons were content.
/ɑːn ðə hoʊl ðə ˈmeɪtrənz wɜːr ˈkɑːntent/

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crucifix noun US /ˈkruːsəfɪks/

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading “She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
graciously adverb US /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading “Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Hampton noun US /ˈhæmptən/

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading “Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.”

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introduces verb US /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “INTRODUCES DR.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
matrons noun US /ˈmeɪtrənz/

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading “STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Morley noun US /ˈmɔːrli/

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading “She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sanctuaries noun US /ˈsæŋktʃuːeriz/

plural of “sanctuary” — a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

From this reading “She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.”

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stanley noun US /ˈstænli/

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading “STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.”

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.

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graciously received adverb + adjective

In this reading “Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.”

219 times in 225,867 chapters
PRAYER MEETING noun + noun

a service at which people sing hymns and pray together

In this reading “STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.”

526 times in 225,867 chapters
penetrated into verb + particle counted as “penetrate into”

In this reading “She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.”

1,686 times in 225,867 chapters
in the house preposition + article + noun counted as “in … house”

In this reading “She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.”

49,440 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 49

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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 She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

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carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Claghorn

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

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

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contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading On the whole, the matrons were content.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cross-examinationnoun

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DR

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

From this reading INTRODUCES DR.

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establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

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factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

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

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

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

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HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

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housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/

located inward

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCES DR.

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LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MATRONSnounUS /ˈmeɪtrənz/

plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/

United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole, the matrons were content.

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penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PRAYERnounUS /prer/

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mrs. Leonard Claghorn had been graciously received by the matrons of Hampton.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sanctuariesnounUS /ˈsæŋktʃuːeriz/

plural of “sanctuary” — a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SATANnounUS /ˈseɪtən/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

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ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
STANLEYnounUS /ˈstænli/

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

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 STANLEY, SATAN AND THE PRAYER MEETING OF MATRONS.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading On the whole, the matrons were content.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading She was so interesting (they said), so foreign; and careful cross-examination of those who had penetrated into the inner sanctuaries of the Morley mansion had established the fact that there was not a crucifix in the house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the whole, the matrons were content.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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