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The Husband's Story: A Novel
The Husband's Story: A Novel

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of The Husband's Story: A Novel is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By David Graham Phillips • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.
Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.
I bowed to Frascatoni.
He said: “You are alone, sir?”
“Unluckily, yes,” replied I.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Husband's Story: A Novel

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of The Husband's Story: A Novel is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.
Line 2
Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.
Line 3
I bowed to Frascatoni.
Line 4
He said: “You are alone, sir?”
/hiː sed juː ɑːr əˈloʊn sɜːr/
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“Unluckily, yes,” replied I.

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bowed adjective US /baʊd/

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading “I bowed to Frascatoni.”

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Curiously adverb US /ˈkjʊriəsli/

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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dine verb US /daɪn/

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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doorway noun US /ˈdɔːrweɪ/

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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Italian noun US /ˌɪˈtæljən/

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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recall verb US /ˈriːkɔːl/

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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restaurant noun US /ˈrestərɑːnt/

a building where people go to eat

From this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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Ritz noun US /rɪts/

Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)

From this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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dine alone verb + adjective

In this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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in the doorway preposition + article + noun counted as “in … doorway”

In this reading “Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.”

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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 Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading He said: “You are alone, sir?”

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading I bowed to Frascatoni.

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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 Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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cannot

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

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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CuriouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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dineverbUS /daɪn/

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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Edna

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From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

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

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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Frascatoni

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

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He said: “You are alone, sir?”

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

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

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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PrincenounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Unluckily, yes,” replied I.

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restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/

a building where people go to eat

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RitznounUS /rɪts/

Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said: “You are alone, sir?”

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sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading He said: “You are alone, sir?”

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stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I bowed to Frascatoni.

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Unluckilyadverb

by bad luck

From this reading “Unluckily, yes,” replied I.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Edna was in London and I in Paris when the news came.

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Curiously enough, as I stood in the doorway of the Ritz restaurant, that evening, looking about for a table where I could dine alone, in came Prince Frascatoni with another Italian whose name I cannot recall.

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yesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading “Unluckily, yes,” replied I.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He said: “You are alone, sir?”

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