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The Island Pharisees

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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AN AT HOME On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
But she found it rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was quite romantic, don't you know.”
Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.
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The Island Pharisees

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of The Island Pharisees is here in full — 119 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

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ANAT HOMEOn Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.
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With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.
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He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.
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But she found itrather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it wasquite romantic, don't you know.”
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Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

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.

lurking verb US /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading “AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.”

mostly adverb US /ˈmoʊstli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading “He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.”

nurtured verb US /ˈnɜːrtʃərd/

past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow

From this reading “AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.”

Oaks noun US /oʊks/

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading “AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.”

pang noun US /pæŋ/

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading “With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.”

retraced verb US /riˈtreɪst/

past form of “retrace” — to go back over again

From this reading “With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.”

Tuesday noun US /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading “AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.”

waylay verb US /ˈweɪleɪ/

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading “With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.”

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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 AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/

in actual fact

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

AuntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

callsnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

disconsolateadjective

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

dolorously

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

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

don't

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

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

come together

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/

a movement into or inward

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

Holm

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

it's

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

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

keepverbUS /kiːp/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

niceadjectiveUS /naɪs/

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

nurturedverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃərd/

past form of “nurture” — help develop, help grow

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

OaksnounUS /oʊks/

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

Paddington

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

pangnounUS /pæŋ/

a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

ParknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

Praed

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

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/

past form of “retrace” — to go back over again

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

RownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

the act of searching for something

From this reading He paid a round of calls in the afternoon, mostly on her relations; and, seeking out Aunt Charlotte, he dolorously related his encounter in the Row.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

Shelton

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

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

wanderedverbUS /ˈwɑːndərd/

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

waylayverbUS /ˈweɪleɪ/

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Still, it's very hard,” said Shelton; and he went away disconsolate.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading AN “AT HOME” On Tuesday morning he wandered off to Paddington, hoping for a chance view of her on her way down to Holm Oaks; but the sense of the ridiculous, on which he had been nurtured, was strong enough to keep him from actually entering the station and lurking about until she came.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a pang of disappointment he retraced his steps from Praed Street to the Park, and once there tried no further to waylay her.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But she found it “rather nice,” and on his pressing her with his views, she murmured that it was “quite romantic, don't you know.”

Chapter 13 of The Island Pharisees by John Galsworthy holds 119 sentences, grouped into 24 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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Quiet
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