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Sister Carrie

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Sister Carrie is here in full — 204 sentences across 41 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Theodore Dreiser • Curated US English Learning Edition
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OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.
She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.
Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.
He had never seen her thoroughly aroused.
In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.
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Sister Carrie

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of Sister Carrie 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

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OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.
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She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.
/ʃiː wɑːz ə ˈwʊmən əˈpɑːn huːz ˈækʃən ˈʌndər ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən juː kʊd ˈnevər kaʊnt/
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Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.
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He had never seen her thoroughly aroused.
/hiː hæd ˈnevər siːn hɜːr ˈθɜːroʊli ərˈaʊzd/
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In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.
/ɪn fækt ʃiː wɑːz nɑːt ə ˈwʊmən huː wʊd flaɪ ˈɪntuː ə ˈpæʃən/

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ambassador's noun US /æmˈbæsədərz/

possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading “OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.”

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defections noun US /dɪˈfekʃənz/

plural of “defection” — withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading “OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.”

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husband's noun US /ˈhʌzbəndz/

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading “OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.”

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lamps noun US /læmps/

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading “OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.”

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mansions noun US /ˈmæntʃənz/

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading “OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.”

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plea noun US /pliː/

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading “OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.”

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provocation noun US /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading “She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.”

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tendencies noun US /ˈtendənsiz/

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading “OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.”

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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 was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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AMBASSADOR'SnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/

possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/

aroused to action

From this reading He had never seen her thoroughly aroused.

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awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/

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

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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countverbUS /kaʊnt/

determine the number or amount of

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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defectionsnounUS /dɪˈfekʃənz/

plural of “defection” — withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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factnounUS /fækt/

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

From this reading In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.

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flyverbUS /flaɪ/

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He had never seen her thoroughly aroused.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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Hurstwood

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From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.

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LAMPSnounUS /læmps/

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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MANSIONSnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/

plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.

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PLEAnounUS /pliː/

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/

without much difficulty

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had never seen her thoroughly aroused.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/

believed likely

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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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 OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He had never seen her thoroughly aroused.

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thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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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 OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading OF THE LAMPS OF THE MANSIONS: THE AMBASSADOR'S PLEA Mrs. Hurstwood was not aware of any of her husband's moral defections, though she might readily have suspected his tendencies, which she well understood.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading In fact, she was not a woman who would fly into a passion.

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whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

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wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading Hurstwood, for one, had not the slightest idea of what she would do under certain circumstances.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She was a woman upon whose action under provocation you could never count.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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