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The Golden Book of Springfield

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Golden Book of Springfield is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.
May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.
I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.
I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.
Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.
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The Golden Book of Springfield

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Golden Book of Springfield is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.
/ˈtempəst ɪn ə ˈtiːpɑːt ˈoʊvər ˈweðər ˈpiːpəl wɪð ˈberid ɡoʊld ʃæl məˈnɑːpəlaɪz ðə ˈflaɪɪŋ ˈprɪvlədʒ/
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May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.
Line 3
I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.
/aɪ æm ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd fɔːr ˈdɪnər wɪð hɜːr ənd oʊld buːn/
Line 4
I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.
/aɪ æm tuː help hɜːr ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli ˈæftər tuː ðə ˈθiːətər wɪð hɜːr kɑːˈstuːmz ðæt aɪ æm tuː ˈkæri ɪn tuː ˈhevi ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/
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Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

Learner Dictionary

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

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Boone noun US /buːn/

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading “I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.”

communal adjective US /kəˈmjuːnəl/

for or by a group rather than individuals

From this reading “Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.”

costumes noun US /kɑːˈstuːmz/

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading “May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.”

fraternity noun US /frəˈtɜːrnəti/

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading “Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.”

monopolize verb US /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/

have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading “TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.”

suitcases noun US /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/

plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading “I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.”

teapot noun US /ˈtiːpɑːt/

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

From this reading “TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.”

tempest noun US /ˈtempəst/

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading “TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.”

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.

for dinner preposition + noun

In this reading “I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.”

All words in this reading · 57

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.

15

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From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

2018

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From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

Avanel

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From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

Avanel's

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From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

BoonenounUS /buːn/

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.

BURIEDadjectiveUS /ˈberid/

placed in a grave

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

communaladjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəl/

for or by a group rather than individuals

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

FLYINGadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.

fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

GOLDnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

MONOPOLIZEverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪz/

have and control fully and exclusively

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading I am invited for dinner with her and old Boone.

OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

PEOPLEnounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

PRIVILEGEnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

SHALLmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

suitcasesnounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪsɪz/

plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

TEAPOTnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading May 15, 2018:—It is the evening of this day and Avanel is quite busy in her parlor with costumes.

ThreenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Three friends of Avanel’s have prepared the dinner and serve it in true communal fraternity.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I am to help her immediately after to the theatre with her costumes that I am to carry in two heavy suitcases.

WHETHERconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT OVER WHETHER PEOPLE WITH BURIED GOLD SHALL MONOPOLIZE THE FLYING PRIVILEGE.

Chapter 9 of The Golden Book of Springfield by Vachel Lindsay holds 155 sentences, grouped into 31 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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Chapter 9 holds 155 sentences of The Golden Book of Springfield, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in The Golden Book of Springfield

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Golden Book of Springfield, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Campbellite
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Golden Book of Springfield; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Florist
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Hostess
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Springfield
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Golden Book of Springfield; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.