Complete classic literature • Five-line readings • Clear US narration
VELMORA ACADEMY
Academy of Archival Languages & Memory Studies
Menu Close
The Belovéd Vagabond
The Belovéd Vagabond

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of The Belovéd Vagabond is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Cover illustration for The Belovéd Vagabond
Context Illustration Reading 1/41 · 5 lines
English subtitles · tap any word to listen 1 / 5
AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.
Paragot drew me to the right.
"Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.
We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."
We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.
0:00 / 0:00
Speed 0.75x
AI-generated narration by OpenAI · Slow US English
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending

A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Belovéd Vagabond

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of The Belovéd Vagabond is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.
Line 2
Paragot drew me to the right.
Line 3
"Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.
Line 4
We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."
Line 5
We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

birthright noun US /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth

From this reading “"Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.”

Boulevard noun US /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading “We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."”

Cafe noun US /kəˈfeɪ/

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading “We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.”

des noun US /des/

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading “We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."”

emerged verb US /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading “AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.”

instinctively adverb US /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/

as a matter of instinct

From this reading “AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.”

resume verb US /rɪˈzuːm/

take up or begin anew

From this reading “"Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.”

Rue noun US /ruː/

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading “We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."”

All words in this reading · 54

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

ASconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

BoulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

desnounUS /des/

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

drewnounUS /druː/

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Paragot drew me to the right.

emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

Henceforwardadverb

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/

as a matter of instinct

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

lanounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

Madeleine

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

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Paragot drew me to the right.

Meurice

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

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

Paix

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

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

Paragot

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

From this reading Paragot drew me to the right.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/

take up or begin anew

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading Paragot drew me to the right.

Rivoli

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

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

Royale

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

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

RuenounUS /ruː/

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

Saint-Michel

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

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

Saladiers

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

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading We walked along the Rue de Rivoli and taking the Rue Royale passed the Madeleine and arrived at the Cafe de la Paix.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AS we emerged from the Hotel Meurice I turned instinctively to the left.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "Henceforward," said he, "I resume the Paris which is my birthright.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will forget for a moment that there are such places as the Boulevard Saint-Michel and the Rue des Saladiers."

Chapter 16 of The Belovéd Vagabond by William John Locke holds 207 sentences, grouped into 42 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.

What does chapter 16 of The Belovéd Vagabond contain?

Chapter 16 holds 207 sentences of The Belovéd Vagabond, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 16 of The Belovéd Vagabond by William John Locke exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 207 sentences, grouped into 42 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 16 of The Belovéd Vagabond?

Work through the 42 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 42 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 16 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 16 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Belovéd Vagabond

Common questions about reading The Belovéd Vagabond by William John Locke on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Belovéd Vagabond?

Yes. All 5959 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #28489 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Belovéd Vagabond is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #28489, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Belovéd Vagabond take to read?

About 496 minutes of reading across 1192 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Belovéd Vagabond section by section

How to work through The Belovéd Vagabond section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 23 chapters of The Belovéd Vagabond to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Belovéd Vagabond

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Belovéd Vagabond, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Story
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Belovéd Vagabond; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Myself
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Belovéd Vagabond; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Canning's
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Belovéd Vagabond; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Organ-grinder
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Belovéd Vagabond; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.