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CONFUSION.
A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.
In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.
"Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.
I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of The Home is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CONFUSION.
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
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A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.
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In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.
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"Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.
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I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

Learner Dictionary

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

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bargain noun US /ˈbɑːrɡən/

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading “"Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.”

bargains noun US /ˈbɑːrɡənz/

plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading “A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.”

equipped adjective US /ɪˈkwɪpt/

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading “A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.”

expedition noun US /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading “"Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.”

gloves noun US /ɡlʌvz/

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading “I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.”

Jacobi noun US /jɑːˈkoʊbi/

German mathematician (1804-1851)

From this reading “A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.”

lesson noun US /ˈlesən/

a unit of instruction

From this reading “In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.”

shelter noun US /ˈʃeltər/

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading “A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

bargainsnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/

plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

beheldverbUS /biˈheld/

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

CONFUSIONnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading CONFUSION.

court-preacher

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

Eva

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

family-roof

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

fellverbUS /fel/

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

Henrik

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

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/

intense and profound fear

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

illadjectiveUS /ɪl/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

JacobinounUS /jɑːˈkoʊbi/

German mathematician (1804-1851)

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/

a unit of instruction

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

in like or similar manner

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

Louise

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

mizzling

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

Petrea

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

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

rainnounUS /reɪn/

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

Sara

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

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

Schwartz

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

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/

do one's shopping

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the mean time Sara took her music lesson with Schwartz, but had promised Petrea to go out with her in the afternoon, in order to make good bargains likewise.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

waggishlyadverb

in a waggish manner

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want a pair of gloves, and----" "And perhaps we shall meet the sisters in the shop," said Henrik, waggishly.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A fine mizzling rain fell without; and Jacobi, with secret horror, beheld Louise equipped in the "court-preacher," which became her so ill, ready to go out with Eva, under shelter of the "family-roof," in order to make good bargains.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Henrik!" said Jacobi to his young friend, "I fancy that we too are going out on a 'good bargain' expedition.

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Morning
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