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The Jester of St. Timothy's
The Jester of St. Timothy's

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Jester of St. Timothy's is here in full — 226 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Arthur Stanwood Pier • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.
Scarborough was president of the Athletic Association.
“We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.
“I wondered if you would help us out.”
“I should be delighted,” said Irving.
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The Jester of St. Timothy's

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of The Jester of St. Timothy's is here in full — 226 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/45 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.
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Scarborough was president of the Athletic Association.
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“We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.
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“I wondered if you would help us out.”
/aɪ ˈwʌndərd ɪf juː wʊd help ʌs aʊt/
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“I should be delighted,” said Irving.
/aɪ ʃʊd biː dɪˈlaɪtəd sed ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

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Athletic adjective US /æθˈletɪk/

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading “Scarborough was president of the Athletic Association.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Geometry noun US /dʒiˈɑːmətri/

the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces

From this reading “THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
handicap noun US /ˈhændikæp/

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

From this reading “THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.”

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Irving noun US /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading “THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
penalty noun US /ˈpenəlti/

the act of punishing

From this reading “THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.”

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races noun US /ˈreɪsəz/

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading ““We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.”

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Sixth adjective US /sɪksθ/

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading “THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
starter noun US /ˈstɑːrtər/

an electric motor for starting an engine

From this reading ““We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.”

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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 THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

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actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

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AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Scarborough was president of the Athletic Association.

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AthleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading Scarborough was president of the Athletic Association.

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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 “I should be delighted,” said Irving.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
classnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/

greatly pleased

From this reading “I should be delighted,” said Irving.

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
FormnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FOULadjectiveUS /faʊl/

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

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gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GeometrynounUS /dʒiˈɑːmətri/

the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
handicapnounUS /ˈhændikæp/

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

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How

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From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

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ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

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IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
knowverbUS /noʊ/

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

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PENALTYnounUS /ˈpenəlti/

the act of punishing

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Scarborough was president of the Athletic Association.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

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Scarborough

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From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I should be delighted,” said Irving.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/

a person, without saying who

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
starternounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/

an electric motor for starting an engine

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tracknounUS /træk/

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Upton

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

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

Pending verification
uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We want somebody to act as starter for the races this afternoon, Mr. Upton,” said Scarborough.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE PENALTY FOR A FOUL How it was managed Irving did not know, but on the morning of the day when the fall handicap track games were held Scarborough lingered after the Sixth Form Geometry class.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I wondered if you would help us out.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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