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The Little Lady of Lagunitas

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.
"You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.
"I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.
"I'll play my cards open.
I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.
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The Little Lady of Lagunitas

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of The Little Lady of Lagunitas is here in full — 574 sentences across 115 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.
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"You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.
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"I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.
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"I'll play my cards open.
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I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.
/aɪ rʌn ðɪs hiːr dʒɔɪnt kənˈvenʃən wɪtʃ meɪks ɔːr breɪks juː/

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aspirations noun US /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading “"You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.”

continues verb US /kənˈtɪnjuːz/

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading “"You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.”

convention noun US /kənˈvenʃən/

a large formal assembly

From this reading “I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.”

drawls noun US /drɔːlz/

plural of “drawl” — a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels

From this reading “"I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.”

haughtily adverb US /ˈhɔːtɪli/

in a haughty manner

From this reading “"You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.”

mariposa noun US /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/

any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico

From this reading “JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.”

senatorial adjective US /ˌsenəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to senators

From this reading “JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.”

stolid adjective US /ˈstɑːləd/

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading “"You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.”

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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 JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.

aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

breaksnounUS /breɪks/

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

cardsnounUS /kɑːrdz/

a game played with playing cards

From this reading "I'll play my cards open.

continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/

a large formal assembly

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

COURT-ROOM

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From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

don't

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

From this reading "I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.

drawlsnounUS /drɔːlz/

plural of “drawl” — a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels

From this reading "I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.

ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

FULFILLEDadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/

completed to perfection

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/

shining intensely

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

HARDIN

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

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/

in a haughty manner

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.

I'll

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

From this reading "I'll play my cards open.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

Jedge

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

From this reading "I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.

jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

JUDGEverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

LAGUNITAS

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From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

MARIPOSAnounUS /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/

any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

MATCHverbUS /mætʃ/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

MEETSnounUS /miːts/

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "I'll play my cards open.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading "I'll play my cards open.

politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

SENATORIALadjectiveUS /ˌsenəˈtɔːriəl/

of or relating to senators

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

TRUSTnounUS /trʌst/

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading JUDGE HARDIN MEETS HIS MATCH.--A SENATORIAL ELECTION.--IN A MARIPOSA COURT-ROOM.--THE TRUST FULFILLED AT LAGUNITAS.

visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/

someone who visits

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I run this here joint convention, which makes or breaks you.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

WoodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "I don't allow no trouble, Jedge," Woods drawls.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "You need not trouble yourself about my political aspirations, sir," haughtily remarks Hardin, glaring at the stolid visitor, who calmly continues.

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