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Poor Miss Finch
Poor Miss Finch

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Poor Miss Finch is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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After this, the accounts vary.
Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.
Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.
The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.
It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Poor Miss Finch

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Poor Miss Finch is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
After this, the accounts vary.
/ˈæftər ðɪs ðə əˈkaʊnts ˈveri/
Line 2
Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.
Line 3
Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.
Line 4
The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.
/ðə dɪsəˈɡriːmənt bɪˈtwiːn ðem ɪz ˌhaʊˈevər ʌv noʊ ˈkɑːnsəkwəns hiːr/
Line 5
It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.
/ɪt ɪz ədˈmɪtɪd ɑːn ˈiːðər saɪd ðæt ðə rɪˈzʌlt ʌv ðə ˈɪntərvjuː wɑːz ðə seɪm/

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

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accounts noun US /əˈkaʊnts/

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading “After this, the accounts vary.”

allusion noun US /əˈluːʒən/

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading “Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.”

arguing noun US /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading “Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.”

asserts verb US /əˈsɜːrts/

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading “Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.”

disagreement noun US /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading “The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.”

lodging noun US /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading “Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.”

statement noun US /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading “Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.”

vary verb US /ˈveri/

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading “After this, the accounts vary.”

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accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/

having companions or an escort

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading After this, the accounts vary.

admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After this, the accounts vary.

allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

Batchford's

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.

consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.

disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

Grosse

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

Grosse's

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

From this reading Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.

Nugent's

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Grosse's statement, on the other hand, makes no allusion to this.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading After this, the accounts vary.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The disagreement between them is, however, of no consequence here.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After this, the accounts vary.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

varyverbUS /ˈveri/

become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading After this, the accounts vary.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It is admitted, on either side, that the result of the interview was the same.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nugent's statement asserts that he accompanied Grosse on his way back to Miss Batchford's lodging, arguing the matter with him, and only leaving him at the door of the house.

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