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Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Harriet Beecher Stowe • Curated US English Learning Edition
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_AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.
“If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”
“Yes, it is all well over,” said Grace.
“Over!
I wish you would look at the bills.
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Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/40 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
_AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.
Line 2
“If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”
/ɪf ˈevər aɪ æm kɑːt ɪn sʌtʃ ə skreɪp əˈɡen aɪ ʃæl noʊ ɪt/
Line 3
“Yes, it is all well over,” said Grace.
/jes ɪt ɪz ɔːl wel ˈoʊvər sed ɡreɪs/
Line 4
“Over!
/ˈoʊvər/
Line 5
I wish you would look at the bills.
/aɪ wɪʃ juː wʊd lʊk æt ðə bɪlz/

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bills noun US /bɪlz/

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading “I wish you would look at the bills.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Grace's noun US /ˈɡreɪsɪz/

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
parlor noun US /ˈpɑːrlər/

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading “_AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
scrape verb US /skreɪp/

scratch repeatedly

From this reading ““If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sigh verb US /saɪ/

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “_AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sofa noun US /ˈsoʊfə/

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading “_AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stretched adjective US /stretʃt/

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading “_AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thankful adjective US /ˈθæŋkfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading “_AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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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 _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Yes, it is all well over,” said Grace.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
billsnounUS /bɪlz/

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading I wish you would look at the bills.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Follingsbees

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

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goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/

possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “Yes, it is all well over,” said Grace.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I wish you would look at the bills.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading “Yes, it is all well over,” said Grace.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/

scratch repeatedly

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
sighverbUS /saɪ/

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “If ever I am caught in such a scrape again, I shall know it.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

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 _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WELLadverbUS /wel/

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

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish you would look at the bills.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _AFTER THE BATTLE._ “WELL, Grace, the Follingsbees are gone at last, I am thankful to say,” said John, as he stretched himself out on the sofa in Grace’s parlor with a sigh of relief.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I wish you would look at the bills.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, it is all well over,” said Grace.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I wish you would look at the bills.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 17 of Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe holds 204 sentences, grouped into 41 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.

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