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The Gunroom

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Gunroom is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles Morgan • Curated US English Learning Edition
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LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.
They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.
Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.
John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.
“My God!”
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Gunroom

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of The Gunroom is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/62 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.
Line 2
They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.
/ðeɪ ɑːr ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd ənd dɪˈskʌst baɪ moʊst ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz huː pæs θruː ˈsɪŋəpɔːr ənd ðeɪ rɪˈmeɪn ənd wɪl rɪˈmeɪn/
Line 3
Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.
Line 4
John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.
Line 5
“My God!”
/maɪ ɡɑːd/

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.

discussed verb US /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading “LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
embarrassed adjective US /ɪmˈberəst/

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading “Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Europeans noun US /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading “They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inadvertently adverb US /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/

without knowledge or intention

From this reading “Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
investigated verb US /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading “LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
passers-by noun US /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading “LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Singapore noun US /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading “LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stretching noun US /ˈstretʃɪŋ/

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading “LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

pass through verb + particle

make a passage or journey from one place to another

In this reading “They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.”

33,134 times in 225,867 chapters
desired information adjective + noun

In this reading “Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.”

224 times in 225,867 chapters
in haste preposition + noun

in a hurried or hasty manner

In this reading “Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.”

6,614 times in 225,867 chapters
sit at verb + particle

In this reading “LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.”

4,422 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 66

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

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BEYONDprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Cunwell

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From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

Pending verification
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/

wanted intensely

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

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Dyce

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

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

Pending verification
EastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
funnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “My God!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Gunroom

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Pending verification
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
harlots

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Pending verification
hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Hugh

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

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inadvertentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/

without knowledge or intention

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
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 Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LOOKINGnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My God!”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
passverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rickshaws

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

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

Pending verification
Sentley

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

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

Pending verification
SingaporenounUS /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sitverbUS /sɪt/

be seated

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
verandahs

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Pending verification
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Cunwell thought them funny; Dyce was curious, and desired information; Sentley, who had entered them inadvertently, left them in haste, fearful and embarrassed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WestnounUS /west/

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading John and Hugh, who drove through them together in rickshaws, were glad when they were clear of them.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whitenedadjective

(of hair) having lost its color

From this reading LOOKING BEYOND I Those streets at Singapore where the harlots of East and West sit at their doors and in their verandahs, stretching out their whitened arms towards the passers-by, were investigated and discussed by the Gunroom.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They are investigated and discussed by most Europeans who pass through Singapore, and they remain and will remain.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 24 chapters of The Gunroom 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 Gunroom

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

Stewart
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Gunroom; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Acting-commander
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Gunroom; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Peshall
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Gunroom; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Chaplain
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Gunroom; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.