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The Duke of Stockbridge

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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Good night.”
Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?
It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.
CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.
Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.
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The Duke of Stockbridge

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of The Duke of Stockbridge is here in full — 432 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Good night.”
/ɡʊd naɪt/
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Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?
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It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.
/ɪt wɑːz ʃiː huː ɪn əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt æskt hərˈself ðə ˈkwestʃən/
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CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.
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Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

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brace verb US /breɪs/

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading “CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.”

Edwards noun US /ˈedwərdz/

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading “Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?”

oddly adverb US /ˈɑːdli/

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading “Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.”

proclamations noun US /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃənz/

plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement

From this reading “CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.”

profited verb US /ˈprɑːfətəd/

past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading “CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.”

protects verb US /prəˈtekts/

third-person singular of “protect” — shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading “CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.”

repay verb US /riˈpeɪ/

pay back

From this reading “Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.”

revolutionized verb US /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪzd/

past form of “revolutionize” — change radically

From this reading “Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.”

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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 CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

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 CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

BRACEverbUS /breɪs/

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

DesirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

EveradverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

factnounUS /fækt/

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

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/

bringing death

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Good night.”

gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

huskingnoun

the removal of covering

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Good night.”

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

Perez

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

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

PROCLAMATIONSnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃənz/

plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/

past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

protectsverbUS /prəˈtekts/

third-person singular of “protect” — shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/

pay back

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

revolutionizedverbUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪzd/

past form of “revolutionize” — change radically

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

salutations

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

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

sexnounUS /seks/

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

softlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːftli/

with low volume

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

TWENTY-SECONDadjective

coming next after the twenty-first in position

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

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

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Was it Desire Edwards' voice which so kindly, almost softly, responded to his salutations?

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It was she who, in astonishment, asked herself the question.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Ever so little gratitude is fatal to resentment, and the instinct of her sex to repay protection with esteem is so deep, that it is no wonder Desire found her feelings toward Perez oddly revolutionized by that scene at the husking.

worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY-SECOND BRACE OF PROCLAMATIONS Perez profited by the fact that, however a man may have abused a woman, that is all forgotten the moment he protects her against another man, perhaps no worse than himself.

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