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The Forest Beyond the Woodlands: A Fairy Tale
The Forest Beyond the Woodlands: A Fairy Tale

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Forest Beyond the Woodlands: A Fairy Tale is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
What is up now?” asked the Voice.
Where are we going?”
“_There_,” answered David, after the Blue Bird.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Forest Beyond the Woodlands: A Fairy Tale

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Forest Beyond the Woodlands: A Fairy Tale is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.
/ðə ˈmænʃən ʌv ˈhæpinəs ˈdeɪvɪd hæd nɑːt ɡɔːn fɑːr ɑːn hɪz weɪ wen ðə vɔɪs spoʊk tuː hɪm əˈɡen/
Line 2
He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.
/hiː hæd kwaɪt fərˈɡɑːt.n̩ ɪt ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə taɪm hiː wɜːrkt æt ðə ˈkɑːblərz ˈkɑːtədʒ fɔːr ðə oʊld ˈkʌpəl hæd kept hɪm soʊ ˈbɪzi ðæt hiː hæd hæd noʊ taɪm tuː θɪŋk ʌv ˈeniθɪŋ bʌt hɪz wɜːrk/
Line 3
What is up now?” asked the Voice.
/wʌt ɪz ʌp naʊ æskt ðə vɔɪs/
Line 4
Where are we going?”
/wer ɑːr wiː ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
Line 5
“_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.
/ðer ˈænsərd ˈdeɪvɪd ˈæftər ðə bluː bɜːrd/

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.

Bird noun US /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading ““_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.”

busy adjective US /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading “He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.”

Cobbler's noun US /ˈkɑːblərz/

possessive form of “cobbler” — a person who makes or repairs shoes

cottage noun US /ˈkɑːtədʒ/

a small house with a single story

From this reading “He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.”

couple noun US /ˈkʌpəl/

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading “He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.”

David noun US /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading “THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.”

mansion noun US /ˈmænʃən/

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading “THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.”

worked verb US /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

quite forgotten adverb + adjective

In this reading “He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.”

during the time preposition + article + noun counted as “during … time”

In this reading “He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.”

think of verb + particle

keep in mind for attention or consideration

In this reading “He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.”

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “Where are we going?”

askedverbUS /æskt/

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

From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

BirdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.

BlueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.

busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

Cobbler'snounUS /ˈkɑːblərz/

possessive form of “cobbler” — a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/

a small house with a single story

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading “Where are we going?”

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

HAPPINESSnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

MANSIONnounUS /ˈmænʃən/

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading “_There_,” answered David, “after the Blue Bird.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.

VoicenounUS /vɔɪs/

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

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Where are we going?”

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is up now?” asked the Voice.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE MANSION OF HAPPINESS David had not gone far on his way when the Voice spoke to him again.

WhereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading “Where are we going?”

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had quite forgotten it during the time he worked at the Cobbler’s cottage, for the old couple had kept him so busy that he had had no time to think of anything but his work.

Chapter 5 of The Forest Beyond the Woodlands: A Fairy Tale by Mildred Kennedy holds 128 sentences, grouped into 26 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.

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Sense
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Reality
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Childhood
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