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Chapter XXV

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I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.
I attended both.
The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.
Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.
She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Over Bemerton's

Chapter XXV

Chapter 25 of Over Bemerton's is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.
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I attended both.
/aɪ əˈtendɪd boʊθ/
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The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.
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Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.
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She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

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.

Birdie verb US /ˈbɜːrdi/

shoot in one stroke under par

From this reading “The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.”

Bonnie adjective US /ˈbɑːni/

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading “The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.”

contrasting adjective US /kənˈtræstɪŋ/

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading “I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.”

Pinto noun US /ˈpɪntoʊ/

a spotted or calico horse or pony

From this reading “The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.”

profitably adverb US /ˈprɑːfətəbli/

in a productive way

From this reading “She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.”

sprightly adjective US /ˈspraɪtli/

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading “Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.”

vocalist noun US /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/

a person who sings

From this reading “Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.”

weddings noun US /ˈwedɪŋz/

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading “I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.”

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.

firmly established adverb + adjective

In this reading “She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.”

deadly effect adjective + noun

In this reading “Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.”

in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

Alf

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From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

ASSISTverbUS /əˈsɪst/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading I attended both.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

BESTnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

BirdieverbUS /ˈbɜːrdi/

shoot in one stroke under par

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading I attended both.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

calibrenoun

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

CONTRASTINGadjectiveUS /kənˈtræstɪŋ/

strikingly different; tending to contrast

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/

with resolute determination

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

GAYadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

GRAVEnounUS /ɡreɪv/

death of a person

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

kickverbUS /kɪk/

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

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 She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

OPPORTUNITYnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

PintonounUS /ˈpɪntoʊ/

a spotted or calico horse or pony

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

profitablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəbli/

in a productive way

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/

change to the contrary

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

standing-room

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

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading She has not long entered her kingdom, but is firmly established there now, hardly less profitably than Alf himself.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

TwistverbUS /twɪst/

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

TWOnounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

uttermostadjective

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/

characterized by variety

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

vocalistnounUS /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/

a person who sings

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The first wedding was that of Alf Pinto and Bonnie Birdie Twist; the second--but let us take them in order.

WEDDINGSnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading I ASSIST AT TWO WEDDINGS AND HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTRASTING THE GRAVE AND GAY Life has just been varied by two weddings--two: one serious and the other most distinctly the reverse.

winkverbUS /wɪŋk/

signal by winking

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bonnie Birdie Twist, as her name may suggest, is in the profession too, a sprightly lady vocalist with a high kick and a wink of such calibre that it can carry with deadly effect to the uttermost standing-room.

Chapter 25 of Over Bemerton's by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas holds 146 sentences, grouped into 30 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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.

What does chapter 25 of Over Bemerton's contain?

Chapter 25 holds 146 sentences of Over Bemerton's, unabridged, divided into 30 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 25 of Over Bemerton's by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 146 sentences, grouped into 30 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 25 of Over Bemerton's?

Work through the 30 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 30 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 25 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 25 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Over Bemerton's

Common questions about reading Over Bemerton's by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Over Bemerton's?

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Which edition of Over Bemerton's is used?

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How long does Over Bemerton's take to read?

About 5 minutes of reading across 0 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Over Bemerton's

Words and structures a reader meets early in Over Bemerton's, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chapter 1
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