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The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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MR.
VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.
NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.
Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.
There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.
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The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green is here in full — 95 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MR.
/ˈmɪstər/
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VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.
/ˈvɜːrdənt ɡriːn ˈfeðərz hɪz ɔːrz wɪð skɪl ənd dekˈsterəti/
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NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.
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Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.
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There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.
/ðer ɑːr ɪn noʊˈvembər deɪz ʌv kɑːm ˈbjuːti wɪtʃ ɑːr pəˈkjuːljər tuː ðæt mʌnθ ðæt kaɪnd ʌv kɑːm ˈbjuːti wɪtʃ ɪz soʊ ˈɔːfən siːn æz ðə ˈherəld ʌv dɪˈkeɪ/

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depressing adjective US /dɪˈpresɪŋ/

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading “Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.”

dexterity noun US /dekˈsterəti/

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading “VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.”

exceptions noun US /ɪkˈsepʃənz/

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading “Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.”

induces verb US /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise

From this reading “Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.”

metropolis noun US /məˈtrɑːpələs/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading “Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.”

Oftentimes adverb US /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/

many times at short intervals

From this reading “Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.”

verdant adjective US /ˈvɜːrdənt/

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading “VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.”

Waterloo noun US /ˈwɔːtərluː/

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading “Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.”

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accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

BridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

calmverbUS /kɑːm/

make calm or still

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

DEXTERITYnounUS /dekˈsterəti/

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

dulness

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From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

fognounUS /fɑːɡ/

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

generally-received

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From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

GREENnounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/

foreshadow or presage

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

inducesverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/

third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

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

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

leapnounUS /liːp/

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/

full of life and energy

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

mistverbUS /mɪst/

become covered with mist

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

NOVEMBERnounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

OARSnounUS /ɔːrz/

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

OftentimesadverbUS /ˈɔːfəntaɪmz/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

seenverbUS /siːn/

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

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

SKILLnounUS /skɪl/

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There are in November, days of calm beauty, which are peculiar to that month - that kind of calm beauty which is so often seen as the herald of decay.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading NOVEMBER is not always the month of fog and mist and dulness.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

VERDANTadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Oftentimes there are brilliant exceptions to that generally-received rule of depressing weather which, in this month (according to our lively neighbours), induces the natives of our English metropolis to leap in crowds from the Bridge of Waterloo.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading VERDANT GREEN FEATHERS HIS OARS WITH SKILL AND DEXTERITY.

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