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The malady of the century

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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UDEN HORIZO.
On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.
They stopped at the entrance to the estate.
Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:
"A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."
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The malady of the century

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of The malady of the century is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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UDEN HORIZO.
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On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.
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They stopped at the entrance to the estate.
/ðeɪ stɑːpt æt ðə ˈentrəns tuː ðə ɪˈsteɪt/
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Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:
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"A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

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adorned adjective US /əˈdɔːrnd/

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading “Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:”

arch noun US /ɑːrtʃ/

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading “Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:”

fir noun US /fɜːr/

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading “Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:”

flags noun US /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading “Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:”

fruitful adjective US /ˈfruːtfəl/

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading “"A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."”

inscription noun US /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading “Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:”

ribbons noun US /ˈrɪbənz/

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading “Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:”

triumphal adjective US /traɪˈʌmfəl/

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading “Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:”

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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 On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They stopped at the entrance to the estate.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

dueadjectiveUS /duː/

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading They stopped at the entrance to the estate.

estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading They stopped at the entrance to the estate.

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

firnounUS /fɜːr/

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

flagsnounUS /flæɡz/

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

Friesenmoor

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

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

garlanded

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

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

Harburg

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

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

HORIZO

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

From this reading UDEN HORIZO.

inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

LabournounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

RewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

Sovereign's

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

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading They stopped at the entrance to the estate.

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They stopped at the entrance to the estate.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

UDEN

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

From this reading UDEN HORIZO.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before them rose a triumphal arch composed of branches of fir garlanded with flowers, and adorned with flags and ribbons, and a gold inscription on a blue ground, which ran as follows:

WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "A gracious Sovereign's due Reward To fruitful Labour, honest Work."

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On the first of May of the following year, which happened to fall on a Sunday, a long procession of carriages drove along the road from Harburg to Friesenmoor.

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