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The Haunted Room: A Tale
The Haunted Room: A Tale

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Haunted Room: A Tale is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THREE WARNINGS.
"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.
"New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."
The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.
"Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.
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The Haunted Room: A Tale

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Haunted Room: A Tale is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THREE WARNINGS.
/θriː ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
Line 2
"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.
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"New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."
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The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.
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"Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

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.

Bruce noun US /bruːs/

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading “"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.”

desirable adjective US /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading “"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.”

disposal noun US /dɪˈspoʊzəl/

the power to use something or someone

From this reading “"New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."”

needful adjective US /ˈniːdfəl/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading “"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.”

starts noun US /stɑːrts/

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading “"Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.”

unpacking verb US /ənˈpækɪŋ/

-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading “"New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."”

verbal adjective US /ˈvɜːrbəl/

communicated in the form of words

From this reading “"New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."”

warnings noun US /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading “THREE WARNINGS.”

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.

following morning adjective + noun

In this reading “"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.”

most suitable adverb + adjective

In this reading “"New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."”

prepare for verb + particle

prepare mentally or emotionally for something unpleasant

In this reading “"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.”

go down verb + adjective

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

In this reading “"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.”

several rooms adjective + noun

In this reading “"New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."”

make any verb + adjective

In this reading “"You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.”

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

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10.30

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

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

breakfast-napkin

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

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

breakfast-table

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

BrucenounUS /bruːs/

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

directionsnounUS /dərˈekʃənz/

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/

the power to use something or someone

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

Myst

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

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

prepareverbUS /priˈper/

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

ringverbUS /rɪŋ/

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

seatnounUS /siːt/

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

slippedverbUS /slɪpt/

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

startsnounUS /stɑːrts/

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

THREEnounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading THREE WARNINGS.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

to-day

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

to-morrow

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

Trevor

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/

-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading The gentleman rolled up his breakfast-napkin, and slipped it into its ring.

verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/

communicated in the form of words

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

WARNINGSnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading THREE WARNINGS.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "New servants will need verbal directions; and you will see to the unpacking of the furniture which I have sent down from this place, and to the most suitable disposal of it in the several rooms of Myst Court."

Wiltshire

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

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are right, Bruce; it is certainly desirable for you to go down to Wiltshire to-day to make any needful arrangements, and prepare for our arrival to-morrow," said Mr. Trevor to his son on the following morning, when the family were at the breakfast-table.

YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your train starts at 10.30," he added, as he rose from his seat.

Chapter 6 of The Haunted Room: A Tale by A. L. O. E. holds 76 sentences, grouped into 16 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 6 of The Haunted Room: A Tale contain?

Chapter 6 holds 76 sentences of The Haunted Room: A Tale, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 6 of The Haunted Room: A Tale by A. L. O. E. exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 76 sentences, grouped into 16 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 6 of The Haunted Room: A Tale?

Work through the 16 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 16 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 6 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 6 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 Haunted Room: A Tale

Common questions about reading The Haunted Room: A Tale by A. L. O. E. on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Haunted Room: A Tale?

Yes. All 3091 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #35533 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Haunted Room: A Tale is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #35533, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Haunted Room: A Tale take to read?

About 257 minutes of reading across 619 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Haunted Room: A Tale section by section

How to work through The Haunted Room: A Tale section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 31 chapters of The Haunted Room: A Tale 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 Haunted Room: A Tale

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Haunted Room: A Tale, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Haunted
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Haunted Room: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Haunted Room: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Spanish
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Haunted Room: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cavalier
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Haunted Room: A Tale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.