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The Admirable Lady Biddy Fane

Chapter XXXI

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MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.
"Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."
"There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."
"You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."
"That needs no consideration neither," says I; "for we have no mind to become Ingas."
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The Admirable Lady Biddy Fane

Chapter XXXI

Chapter 31 of The Admirable Lady Biddy Fane is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.
/ˈmæθjuː ənd aɪ kənˈtɪnjuː ðə dɪˈskʌʃən bʌt wɪð smɔːl ˈprɑːfət/
Line 2
"Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."
Line 3
"There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."
/ðer niːd biː noʊ ˌhezəˈteɪʃən ɪn əˈɡriːɪŋ tuː ðæt sez aɪ fɔːr ˈweðər wiː riˈzɑːlv tuː meɪk fɔːr ðə nɔːrθ ˈsiːbɔːrd bɔːrd ɔːr ðə west ðɪs ˈvɪlədʒ laɪz ɔːl ɪn ˈaʊər weɪ/
Line 4
"You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."
/juː ɑːr ɪn ðə raɪt sez hiː bʌt ðeɪ wʊd hæv ʌs steɪ ðer/
Line 5
"That needs no consideration neither," says I; "for we have no mind to become Ingas."

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agreeing verb US /əˈɡriːɪŋ/

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading “"There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."”

discussion noun US /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading “MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.”

hesitation noun US /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/

indecision in speech or action

From this reading “"There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."”

matthew noun US /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading “MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.”

nigh adjective US /naɪ/

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading “"Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."”

profit noun US /ˈprɑːfət/

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading “MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.”

resolve verb US /riˈzɑːlv/

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading “"There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."”

seaboard noun US /ˈsiːbɔːrd/

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading “"There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."”

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among the mountains preposition + article + noun counted as “among … mountain”

In this reading “"Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."”

stay there verb + particle

In this reading “"You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

agreeingverbUS /əˈɡriːɪŋ/

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

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 "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "That needs no consideration neither," says I; "for we have no mind to become Ingas."

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

BUTconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading "That needs no consideration neither," says I; "for we have no mind to become Ingas."

CONTINUEverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."

hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/

indecision in speech or action

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

Ingas

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From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

liesnounUS /laɪz/

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

MATTHEWnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

Meta

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

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "That needs no consideration neither," says I; "for we have no mind to become Ingas."

mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

needsadverbUS /niːdz/

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading "That needs no consideration neither," says I; "for we have no mind to become Ingas."

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "That needs no consideration neither," says I; "for we have no mind to become Ingas."

nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

northnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

PROFITnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading "You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."

rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

SMALLadjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

westnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "There need be no hesitation in agreeing to that," says I; "for whether we resolve to make for the north seaboard board or the west, this village lies all in our way."

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading MATTHEW AND I CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION, BUT WITH SMALL PROFIT.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading "Master," begins Matthew, "the Ingas would have us go to their village, which lies, as I take it, among the mountains to the west, nigh that river Meta they have spoken about."

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are in the right," says he; "but they would have us stay there."

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