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The house with the silver door
The house with the silver door

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The house with the silver door is here in full — 520 sentences across 104 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Eva March Tappan • Curated US English Learning Edition
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After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.
Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.
“You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.
“You are king, of course.”
“Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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The house with the silver door

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The house with the silver door is here in full — 520 sentences across 104 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/104 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.
Line 2
Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.
Line 3
“You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.
/juː wɪl biː ðə ˈrɪtʃəst bɔɪ ɪn ðə hoʊl lænd sed ðə məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
Line 4
“You are king, of course.”
/juː ɑːr kɪŋ ʌv kɔːrs/
Line 5
“Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.

Learner Dictionary

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

ceiling noun US /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
crammed verb US /kræmd/

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

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emeralds noun US /ˈemrəldz/

plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
giant's noun US /ˈdʒaɪənts/

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

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magician noun US /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading “After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.”

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pearls noun US /pɜːrlz/

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

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richest adjective US /ˈrɪtʃəst/

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading ““You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.”

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rubies noun US /ˈruːbiz/

plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

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.

wide-open eyes adjective + noun

In this reading ““Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.”

965 times in 426,211 chapters
Of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

307,822 times in 426,211 chapters
crammed with verb + particle counted as “cram with”

In this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

969 times in 426,211 chapters
came down verb + adjective counted as “come down”

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

In this reading “After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.”

63,240 times in 426,211 chapters
with silver preposition + noun

In this reading “Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.”

3,926 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 58

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

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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “You are king, of course.”

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aren't

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From this reading “Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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askedverbUS /æskt/

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

From this reading “Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

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beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

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cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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crammedverbUS /kræmd/

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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emeraldsnounUS /ˈemrəldz/

plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading “Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.

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fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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floornounUS /flɔːr/

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/

possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading “Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.

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goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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Hansel

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From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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kingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “You are king, of course.”

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landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

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lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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others

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From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

Pending verification
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

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roomsnounUS /ruːmz/

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

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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rubiesnounUS /ˈruːbiz/

plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

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seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading After the magician and Hansel had seen the last of the giant, they came down from the tower and began to look through the castle.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

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wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

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WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.

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wide-openadjective

open wide

From this reading “Why, aren’t you going to be king?” asked the boy, with wide-open eyes.

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willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course there were, as in every giant’s castle, rooms upon rooms filled from floor to ceiling with silver and gold; there were others fairly crammed with diamonds and rubies and emeralds and pearls.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You will be the richest boy in the whole land,” said the magician.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 3 of The house with the silver door by Eva March Tappan holds 520 sentences, grouped into 104 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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