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The Iron Pincers

Chapter IX

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GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.
Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.
Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.
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The Iron Pincers

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Iron Pincers is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.
Line 2
Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.
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The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.
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Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.
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Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.

Learner Dictionary

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deposited verb US /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading “Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.”

discussing verb US /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/

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

From this reading “Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.”

fourteen noun US /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading “Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.”

holds noun US /hoʊldz/

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading “Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.”

prospects noun US /ˈprɑːspekts/

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading “Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.”

render verb US /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading “Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.”

swoon verb US /swuːn/

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading “Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.”

woven adjective US /ˈwoʊvən/

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading “Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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render assistance verb + noun

In this reading “Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.”

young girl adjective + noun

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

In this reading “The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.”

upon a couch preposition + article + noun counted as “upon … couch”

In this reading “Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.”

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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 Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

Aimery

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From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

Aloys

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From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.

carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.

depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.

discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.

Florette

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.

gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.

GIRAUDE

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

From this reading GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.

guestsnounUS /ɡests/

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.

holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

ladnounUS /læd/

a boy or man

From this reading Aloys, a lad of fourteen, holds her feet.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.

LAVAUR

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

From this reading GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.

Morise

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

Mylio

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GIRAUDE OF LAVAUR.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

PerfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

renderverbUS /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

strawnounUS /strɔː/

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.

swoonverbUS /swuːn/

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Just as the Perfect is about to step out of the chamber in which he and his wife Morise were discussing the prospects of Mylio, and to render assistance to the guests that were announced, Aimery, his sister Giraude and her son enter, carrying in Florette in a swoon.

wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading Florette is gently deposited upon a couch of woven straw.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

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

From this reading The Lady of Lavaur and her brother hold the young girl in their arms.

Chapter 9 of The Iron Pincers by Eugène Sue holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 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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