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The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.
They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.
As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.
Let us always remember this.
Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin em with a capital letter.
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The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.
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They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.
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As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.
/æz ðə ˈbraɪdəl ˈpɑːrti stʊd bɪˈfɔːr ðə ˈɔːltər sɜːr ˈedwərd wɪð ə swiːt sæd smaɪl sed ɪn kwaɪt hɪz oʊld ˈmænər ðə səˈblaɪm ənd ˈbjuːtəfəl ɑːr ðə riːl ðə ˈoʊnli aɪˈdiːl ɪz ðə rɪˈdɪkjələs ənd ˈhoʊmli/
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Let us always remember this.
/let ʌs ˈɔːlweɪz rɪˈmɛm.bər ðɪs/
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Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always beginem with a capital letter.
/let ʌs θruː laɪf ɪnˈdevər tuː pərˈsɑːnəfaɪ ðə ˈvɜːrtʃuːz ənd ˈɔːlweɪz bɪˈɡɪn em wɪð ə ˈkæpətəl ˈletər/

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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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bridal adjective US /ˈbraɪdəl/

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading “As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.”

endeavor noun US /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.”

George's noun US /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

Hanover noun US /ˈhænoʊvər/

a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading “They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.”

Homely adjective US /ˈhoʊmli/

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading “As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.”

personify verb US /pərˈsɑːnəfaɪ/

invest with or as with a body; give body to

From this reading “Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.”

reconcile verb US /ˈrekənsaɪl/

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading “MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.”

resuscitate verb US /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading “MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.”

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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 As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Let us always remember this.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

emnounUS /em/

a quad with a square body

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/

a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

HomelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

IdealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us always remember this.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

Lionel

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From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/

joined in matrimony

From this reading They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.

marryverbUS /ˈmeri/

take in marriage

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

MYSELFpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

personifyverbUS /pərˈsɑːnəfaɪ/

invest with or as with a body; give body to

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

RealadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading Let us always remember this.

resuscitateverbUS /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

RidiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

sadadjectiveUS /sæd/

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

SquareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.

St

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From this reading They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

SublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/

inspiring awe

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Let us always remember this.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading Let us always remember this.

virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading Let us through life endeavor to personify the virtues, and always begin ’em with a capital letter.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading They were married in St. George’s, Hanover Square.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MYSELF After the events related in the last chapter, the reader will perceive that nothing was easier than to reconcile Sir Edward to his son Lionel, nor to resuscitate the beautiful Italian girl, who, it appears, was not dead, and to cause Sir Edward to marry his first and boyish love, whom he had deserted.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the bridal party stood before the altar, Sir Edward, with a sweet, sad smile, said in quite his old manner,— “The Sublime and Beautiful are the Real; the only Ideal is the Ridiculous and Homely.

Chapter 18 of The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales by Bret Harte holds 177 sentences, grouped into 36 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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Chapter 18 holds 177 sentences of The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.

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Toward
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Close
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Bright
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