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The Master of Man: The Story of a Sin
The Master of Man: The Story of a Sin

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The Master of Man: The Story of a Sin is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Hall, Sir Caine • Curated US English Learning Edition
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At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.
It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.
At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.
"Take your seats!
Take your seats!"
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The Master of Man: The Story of a Sin

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The Master of Man: The Story of a Sin is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.
Line 2
It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.
Line 3
At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.
/æt ðə nekst ˈmoʊmənt ə θrɔːŋ ʌv ɡɜːrlz ˈɡæðərd ˈaʊtˈsaɪd hɜːr ˈwɪndoʊ bʌt ðə ˈkɑːnstəbəlz pʊld daʊn ðə blaɪndz/
Line 4
"Take your seats!
/teɪk jɔːr siːts/
Line 5
Take your seats!"
/teɪk jɔːr siːts/

Learner Dictionary

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blinds noun US /blaɪndz/

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading “At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
carriages noun US /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
constables noun US /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading “It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
coupling noun US /ˈkʌplɪŋ/

a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

From this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
John's noun US /dʒɑːnz/

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
junction noun US /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
linked adjective US /lɪŋkt/

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Peel verb US /piːl/

strip the skin off

From this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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 moment adjective + noun

In this reading “At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.”

13,990 times in 426,212 chapters
along the platform preposition + article + noun counted as “along … platform”

In this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

404 times in 426,212 chapters
pulled down verb + adjective counted as “pull down”

tear down so as to make flat with the ground

In this reading “At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.”

5,674 times in 426,212 chapters
At the junction preposition + article + noun counted as “at … junction”

In this reading “At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.”

943 times in 426,212 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 At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Bessie

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From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

Pending verification
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
couplingnounUS /ˈkʌplɪŋ/

a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/

connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/

take in marriage

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

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

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PeelverbUS /piːl/

strip the skin off

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pulledverbUS /pʊld/

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seatsnounUS /siːts/

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading "Take your seats!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
St

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

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Pending verification
stopverbUS /stɑːp/

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TakeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "Take your seats!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Teare

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

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

Pending verification
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/

a large gathering of people

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading At the junction of St. John's, the train had to stop for carriages from Peel to be linked on to it, and while the coupling was going on one of the passengers strolled along the platform.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Willie

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

From this reading It was Willie Teare, who had wanted to marry Bessie, and he saw her behind the constables.

Pending verification
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading At the next moment a throng of girls gathered outside her window, but the constables pulled down the blinds.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Take your seats!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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