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The Lady of the Ice: A Novel

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Lady of the Ice: A Novel is here in full — 237 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By James De Mille • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.
On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.
On the evening of that day there was to be a concert.
Everybody was going.
It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.
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The Lady of the Ice: A Novel

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Lady of the Ice: A Novel is here in full — 237 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/47 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.
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On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.
/ɑːn ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ deɪ aɪ sent maɪ ˈnoʊtəs tuː ðə ˈpeɪpərz/
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On the evening of that day there was to be a concert.
/ɑːn ðə ˈiːvnɪŋ ʌv ðæt deɪ ðer wɑːz tuː biː ə ˈkɑːnsərt/
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Everybody was going.
/ˈevribɑːdi wɑːz ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
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It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈʌndər ðə ˈpætrənɪdʒ ʌv ðə ˈmɪləteri ənd ʌv kɔːrs ˈevribɑːdi hæd tuː ɡoʊ/

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concert noun US /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading “A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.”

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effectiveness noun US /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/

power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

From this reading “A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.”

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hospitality noun US /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading “A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.”

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invited verb US /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading “A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.”

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maiden noun US /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading “A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.”

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partake verb US /pɑːrˈteɪk/

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading “A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.”

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patronage noun US /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading “It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.”

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rescue verb US /ˈreskjuː/

free from harm or evil

From this reading “A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.”

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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 A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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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 On the evening of that day there was to be a concert.

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CHARACTERnounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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COMPANIONnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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CONCERTnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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EFFECTIVENESSnounUS /ɪˈfektɪvnəs/

power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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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 On the evening of that day there was to be a concert.

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EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading Everybody was going.

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FENIAN

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From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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GENERALadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.

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GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Everybody was going.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.

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HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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INVITEDverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.

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ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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MACRORIE

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

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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MACRORIE'S

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

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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MAIDENnounUS /ˈmeɪdən/

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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O'HALLORAN

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

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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PARTAKEverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.

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QUEENnounUS /kwiːn/

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/

free from harm or evil

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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ROWnounUS /roʊ/

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

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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SAVEprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On the following day I sent my notice to the papers.

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SINGULARadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

unusual or striking

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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SPEECHnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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STRANGEadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the evening of that day there was to be a concert.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the evening of that day there was to be a concert.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A CONCERT.--A SINGULAR CHARACTER.--"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN."--A FENIAN.--A GENERAL ROW.--MACRORIE TO THE RESCUE!--MACRORIE'S MAIDEN SPEECH, AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS.--O'HALLORAN.--A STRANGE COMPANION.--INVITED TO PARTAKE OF HOSPITALITY.

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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was under the patronage of the military, and of course everybody had to go.

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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 On the evening of that day there was to be a concert.

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