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Sylvie and Bruno Concluded (Illustrated)

Chapter XVII · Beyond These Voices

Chapter XVII of Sylvie and Bruno Concluded (Illustrated), “Beyond These Voices,” is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Lewis Carroll • Curated US English Learning Edition
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“I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.
Mein Herr was the speaker.
“I didn’t quite catch what you said!” he repeated.
“But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.
Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded (Illustrated)

Chapter XVII · Beyond These Voices

Chapter XVII of Sylvie and Bruno Concluded (Illustrated), “Beyond These Voices,” is here in full — 166 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
“I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.
Line 2
Mein Herr was the speaker.
Line 3
“I didn’t quite catch what you said!” he repeated.
Line 4
“But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.
Line 5
Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.
/θæŋk juː ˈveri mʌtʃ fɔːr jɔːr kaɪnd əˈtenʃən/

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Bruno noun US /ˈbruːnoʊ/

German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)

From this reading ““I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.”

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ear noun US /iːr/

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading ““I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.”

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guests noun US /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading ““I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.”

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Herr noun US /her/

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading “Mein Herr was the speaker.”

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listening noun US /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading ““I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.”

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piano noun US /piˈænoʊ/

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading ““I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.”

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song noun US /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading ““I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.”

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speaker noun US /ˈspiːkər/

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading “Mein Herr was the speaker.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

crowd of verb + particle

In this reading ““I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.”

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.

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BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/

German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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Count's

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From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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crowdverbUS /kraʊd/

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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didn't

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From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.

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earnounUS /iːr/

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.

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guestsnounUS /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” he repeated.

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HerrnounUS /her/

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading Mein Herr was the speaker.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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I've

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From this reading “But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.

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listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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Mein

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From this reading Mein Herr was the speaker.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading “But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/

recurring again and again

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” he repeated.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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songnounUS /sɔːŋ/

a short musical composition with words

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Mein Herr was the speaker.

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standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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Sylvie

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From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading “But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.

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ThankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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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 “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.

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viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading “But I’ve no doubt you take _my_ view of it.

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voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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 Mein Herr was the speaker.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

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wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I didn’t quite catch what you said!” were the next words that reached my ear, but certainly _not_ in the voice either of Sylvie or of Bruno, whom I could just see, through the crowd of guests, standing by the piano, and listening to the Count’s song.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Thank you _very_ much for your kind attention.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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