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The Little Princess of Tower Hill
The Little Princess of Tower Hill

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of The Little Princess of Tower Hill is here in full — 19 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By L. T. Meade • Curated US English Learning Edition
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TRUE TO HIS NAME.
It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.
When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.
"Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?
Some mischief, I warrant."
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The Little Princess of Tower Hill

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of The Little Princess of Tower Hill is here in full — 19 sentences across 4 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/3 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
TRUE TO HIS NAME.
/truː tuː hɪz neɪm/
Line 2
It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.
Line 3
When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.
Line 4
"Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?
/wel sed ðə oʊld ˈdʒentəlmən fɔːr hiː ˈheɪtəd ˈbeɡərz wʌt duː juː wɑːnt/
Line 5
Some mischief, I warrant."
/sʌm ˈmɪstʃəf aɪ ˈwɔːrənt/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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beggars noun US /ˈbeɡərz/

plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading “"Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?”

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boy's noun US /bɔɪz/

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.”

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hated adjective US /ˈheɪtəd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading “"Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?”

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merest adjective US /ˈmerəst/

superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified

From this reading “It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.”

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mischief noun US /ˈmɪstʃəf/

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading “Some mischief, I warrant."”

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Russell noun US /ˈrʌsəl/

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading “It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.”

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tiny adjective US /ˈtaɪni/

very small

From this reading “When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.”

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warrant noun US /ˈwɔːrənt/

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading “Some mischief, I warrant."”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.”

52,521 times in 426,211 chapters
old gentleman adjective + noun

In this reading “It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.”

20,349 times in 426,211 chapters
merest chance adjective + noun counted as “mere chance”

In this reading “It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.”

1,198 times in 426,211 chapters
Some mischief adjective + noun

In this reading “Some mischief, I warrant."”

956 times in 426,211 chapters
in the world preposition + article + noun counted as “in … world”

In this reading “It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.”

107,541 times in 426,211 chapters
own person verb + noun

In this reading “It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.”

2,301 times in 426,211 chapters

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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 It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/

from appearances alone

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/

plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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disreputable-looking

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From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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dognounUS /dɔːɡ/

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/

a man of refinement

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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hall-door

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

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

Pending verification
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading TRUE TO HIS NAME.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Some mischief, I warrant."

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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insignificant-sounding

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

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

Pending verification
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/

superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Some mischief, I warrant."

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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NAMEverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading TRUE TO HIS NAME.

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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ringverbUS /rɪŋ/

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some mischief, I warrant."

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SquareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

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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 It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/

very small

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TRUE TO HIS NAME.

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TRUEadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading TRUE TO HIS NAME.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading Some mischief, I warrant."

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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 It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When he opened the door he saw standing outside a very tiny boy, and by the boy's side a most disreputable-looking dog.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was apparently the merest chance in the world that brought the old gentleman, who lived in--Russell Square, to his hall-door the next morning, to answer, in his own person, a very small and insignificant-sounding ring.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," said the old gentleman, for he hated beggars, "what do you want?

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 19 of The Little Princess of Tower Hill by L. T. Meade holds 19 sentences, grouped into 4 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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