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The Master's Violin
The Master's Violin

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Master's Violin is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Myrtle Reed • Curated US English Learning Edition
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XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.
Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.
Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.
The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.
It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.
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The Master's Violin

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Master's Violin is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

Line 1
XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.
Line 2
Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.
Line 3
Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.
/ˈevədəntli ɪt wɑːz ə briːf kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən fɔːr ðə ˈenvəloʊp kənˈteɪnd nɑːt mɔːr ðæn ə ˈsɪŋɡəl ʃiːt/
Line 4
The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.
/ðə streɪt prɪˈsaɪs sloʊp ʌv ðə ˈædres hæd æn ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd er/
Line 5
It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈveri ˈdɪfərənt frʌm ðə ˈmɑːdərn ˈæŋɡjələr hænd wɪtʃ dɪˈmændz ə hoʊl laɪn fɔːr tuː ɔːr θriː wɜːrdz/

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angular adjective US /ˈæŋɡjələr/

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading “It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
demands noun US /dɪˈmændz/

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading “It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.”

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handwriting noun US /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/

something written by hand

From this reading “Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.”

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Iris noun US /ˈaɪrəs/

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading “Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.”

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Irving noun US /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading “XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.”

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lump noun US /lʌmp/

a compact mass

From this reading “Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.”

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precise adjective US /prɪˈsaɪs/

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading “The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.”

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sixth adjective US /sɪksθ/

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading “Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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sixth sense adjective + noun

grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

In this reading “Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.”

493 times in 225,867 chapters
single sheet adjective + noun

In this reading “Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.”

248 times in 225,867 chapters
Comes Into verb + particle counted as “come into”

obtain, especially accidentally

In this reading “XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.”

66,662 times in 225,867 chapters
whole line adjective + noun

In this reading “It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.”

894 times in 225,867 chapters
three words noun + noun

In this reading “It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.”

1,664 times in 225,867 chapters
for two preposition + noun

In this reading “It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.”

33,028 times in 225,867 chapters

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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angularadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡjələr/

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/

of short duration or distance

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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ComesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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EvidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/

something written by hand

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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lumpnounUS /lʌmp/

a compact mass

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Lynn

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

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/

out of fashion

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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OwnverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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post-office

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

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
slopenounUS /sloʊp/

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/

successive (without a break)

From this reading The straight, precise slope of the address had an old-fashioned air.

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thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Evidently, it was a brief communication, for the envelope contained not more than a single sheet.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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throatnounUS /θroʊt/

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

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throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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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 XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lynn took it, with a lump rising in his throat, for, though he had never seen her handwriting, he knew, through a sixth sense, that it was from Iris.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading It was very different from the modern angular hand which demands a whole line for two or three words.

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XVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one

From this reading XVIII Lynn Comes Into His Own At the post-office there was a letter for Mrs. Irving.

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