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The Mistress of Shenstone

Chapter XXII

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LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.
He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.
The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.
Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.
Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.
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The Mistress of Shenstone

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Mistress of Shenstone is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/47 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.
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He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.
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The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.
/ðə ˈaʊərz rʌn pæst ˈkwɪkli ɪn ˈɡloʊɪŋ ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən ʌv ðæt wɪtʃ wɑːz ˈbiːɪŋ brɔːt ˈnɪrər baɪ ˈevəri tɜːrn ʌv ðə wiːlz/
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Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.
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Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

anticipation noun US /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading “The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.”

fraught adjective US /frɔːt/

marked by distress

From this reading “Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.”

glowing adjective US /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/

highly enthusiastic

From this reading “The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.”

hour's noun US /ˈaʊərz/

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.”

method noun US /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading “Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.”

satisfactorily adverb US /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading “LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.”

telegram noun US /ˈteləɡræm/

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading “Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.”

wheels noun US /wiːlz/

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading “The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.”

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.

many times adjective + noun

In this reading “Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.”

at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.”

passed quickly verb + particle counted as “pass quickly”

In this reading “The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.”

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Airth

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From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

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

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

Charing

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

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

ComeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

CrossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.

EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/

marked by distress

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/

highly enthusiastic

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.

hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

INGLEBY'S

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

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

Jim

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

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

Myra's

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

From this reading Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.

neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

pocket-book

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

From this reading Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.

tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Myra's telegram was drawn from his pocket-book many times.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading He had caught the train at Charing Cross by five seconds.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The hour's run passed quickly in glowing anticipation of that which was being brought nearer by every turn of the wheels.

WIFEnounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading LORD INGLEBY'S WIFE The journey down from town had been as satisfactorily rapid as even Jim Airth could desire.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Each word seemed fraught with tender meaning, "_Come to me at once._" It was so exactly Myra's simple direct method of expression.

Chapter 22 of The Mistress of Shenstone by Florence L. (Florence Louisa) Barclay holds 235 sentences, grouped into 47 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 22 holds 235 sentences of The Mistress of Shenstone, unabridged, divided into 47 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 22 of The Mistress of Shenstone by Florence L. (Florence Louisa) Barclay exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 235 sentences, grouped into 47 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Three
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O'clock
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Afternoon
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