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Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

Chapter 28 of Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron is here in full — 450 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Mary Cholmondeley • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Tard oublie qui bien aime.
On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.
It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.
That was for to-morrow.
She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.
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Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

Chapter 28 of Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron is here in full — 450 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/90 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Tard oublie qui bien aime.
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On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.
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It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.
/ɪt hæd nɑːt jet riːtʃt ðə ˈvaɪələnt ənd ˈwiːpɪŋ steɪdʒ/
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That was for to-morrow.
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She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

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enveloped verb US /enˈveləpt/

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading “She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.”

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Magdalen noun US /ˈmæɡdələn/

a reformed prostitute

From this reading “On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.”

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momentous adjective US /moʊˈmentəs/

of very great significance

From this reading “On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.”

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oncoming adjective US /ˈɔːnkʌmɪŋ/

moving toward one

From this reading “On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reluctantly adverb US /rɪˈlʌktəntli/

with reluctance

From this reading “She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
resolutely adverb US /ˈresəluːtli/

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading “She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.”

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sympathetically adverb US /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/

with respect to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading “She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.”

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wiry adjective US /ˈwɪri/

lean and sinewy

From this reading “She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

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afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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aime

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From this reading Tard oublie qui bien aime.

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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

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Bessie

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From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

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bien

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From this reading Tard oublie qui bien aime.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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crochet-work

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From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

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dressedadjectiveUS /drest/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That was for to-morrow.

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generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

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

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

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

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laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/

a reformed prostitute

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/

of very great significance

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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morning-room

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From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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oncomingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːnkʌmɪŋ/

moving toward one

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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oublie

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From this reading Tard oublie qui bien aime.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Priesthope

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

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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qui

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From this reading Tard oublie qui bien aime.

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reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

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rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/

with reluctance

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

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sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/

with respect to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Tard

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From this reading Tard oublie qui bien aime.

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ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was for to-morrow.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

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to-morrow

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From this reading That was for to-morrow.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading On this momentous afternoon Magdalen was sitting alone in the morning-room at Priesthope somewhat oppressed by an oncoming cold.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
weepingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːpɪŋ/

showing sorrow

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/

lean and sinewy

From this reading She, who was generally sympathetically dressed, was reluctantly enveloped in a wiry red crochet-work shawl which Bessie had made for her, and had laid resolutely upon her shoulders before she went out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading It had not yet reached the violent and weeping stage.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 28 of Prisoners: Fast Bound In Misery And Iron by Mary Cholmondeley holds 450 sentences, grouped into 90 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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