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Nid and Nod

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of Nid and Nod is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Ralph Henry Barbour • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.
Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.
Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.
During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.
Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.
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Nid and Nod

Chapter XXI

Chapter 21 of Nid and Nod is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.
Line 2
Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.
Line 3
Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.
Line 4
During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.
Line 5
Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

advent noun US /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading “Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Bennett noun US /ˈbenət/

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading “Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Cas noun US /kæs/

plural of “ca” — a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals

From this reading “Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Elk noun US /elk/

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading “Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pitchers noun US /ˈpɪtʃərz/

plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading “During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
publicity noun US /pəˈblɪsəti/

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading “THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
spectacular adjective US /spekˈtækjələr/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading “Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
taciturn adjective US /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/

habitually reserved and uncommunicative

From this reading “Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.”

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.

baseball team noun + noun

a team that plays baseball

In this reading “THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.”

163 times in 426,211 chapters
certain amount adjective + noun

In this reading “THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.”

3,835 times in 426,211 chapters
in front preposition + noun

at or in the front

In this reading “During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.”

87,341 times in 426,211 chapters
next afternoon adjective + noun

In this reading “THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.”

1,660 times in 426,211 chapters
became suddenly verb + particle counted as “become suddenly”

In this reading “Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.”

2,303 times in 426,211 chapters
in fact preposition + noun

in reality or actuality

In this reading “THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.”

69,970 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/

a quantity of money

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AwareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
basenounUS /beɪs/

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Beedle

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From this reading Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

Pending verification
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CasnounUS /kæs/

plural of “ca” — a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals

From this reading Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Craigskill's

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From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

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createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DEADadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

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

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

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ElknounUS /elk/

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
factnounUS /fækt/

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

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Hillman's

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

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Kewpie

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From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Pending verification
Kewpie's

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

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

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Laurie

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

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

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LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Pemberton

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

From this reading Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

Pending verification
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pitchersnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/

plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora curated lexicon
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seizedverbUS /siːzd/

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Laurie, seeing an opportunity to render Kewpie’s advent more spectacular, seized it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
standverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/

habitually reserved and uncommunicative

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
teamnounUS /tiːm/

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Thurston

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

From this reading Beedle and Pemberton pitched to Cas Bennett and Elk Thurston.

Pending verification
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE DEAD LETTER Although Kewpie made no secret of his acceptance on the baseball team, in fact gave a certain amount of publicity to the fact, his appearance on the diamond the next afternoon created a distinct sensation.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/

having been warmed up

From this reading During Craigskill’s practice on the diamond the Hillman’s pitchers warmed up in front of the first base stand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Aware of the sensation, Kewpie became suddenly taciturn, and when he did speak he clothed his words in mystery.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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Tinkled
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Nid and Nod; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Opened
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Nid and Nod; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Closed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Nid and Nod; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.