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The Mysteries of London, V. 4/4
The Mysteries of London, V. 4/4

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Mysteries of London, V. 4/4 is here in full — 386 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds • Curated US English Learning Edition
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ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.
It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.
“Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.
“No--it is not necessary,” she answered.
“I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Mysteries of London, V. 4/4

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Mysteries of London, V. 4/4 is here in full — 386 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/77 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.
/ˈestər diː məˈdaɪnə ənd oʊld deθ/
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It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.
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“Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.
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“No--it is not necessary,” she answered.
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“I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

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appears verb US /əˈpɪrz/

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

From this reading ““I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
conducted verb US /kənˈdʌktəd/

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dungeon noun US /ˈdʌndʒən/

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading ““I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
esther noun US /ˈestər/

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading “ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.”

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explanations noun US /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gloomy adjective US /ˈɡluːmi/

depressingly dark

From this reading ““I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.””

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
medina noun US /məˈdaɪnə/

a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam

From this reading “ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.”

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subterranean adjective US /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

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subterranean passage adjective + noun

In this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

437 times in 426,211 chapters
third day noun + noun

In this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

6,229 times in 426,211 chapters
in a whisper preposition + article + noun counted as “in … whisper”

In this reading ““Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.”

8,862 times in 426,211 chapters
on the third preposition + article + noun counted as “on … third”

In this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

6,309 times in 426,211 chapters
in the evening preposition + article + noun counted as “in … evening”

In this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

32,925 times in 426,211 chapters
conducted by verb + particle counted as “conduct by”

In this reading “It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.”

2,001 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 72

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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 It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.

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answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “No--it is not necessary,” she answered.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

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

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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Blackamoor

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From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DEnounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.

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DEATHnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.

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Dr

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From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Pending verification
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
enquired

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From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

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ESTHERnounUS /ˈestər/

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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fivenounUS /faɪv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/

depressingly dark

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “No--it is not necessary,” she answered.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
lampnounUS /læmp/

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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Lascelles

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From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Pending verification
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
MEDINAnounUS /məˈdaɪnə/

a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam

From this reading ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/

and nothing more

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

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necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading “No--it is not necessary,” she answered.

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NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading “No--it is not necessary,” she answered.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “No--it is not necessary,” she answered.

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o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/

according to the clock

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading ESTHER DE MEDINA AND OLD DEATH.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “No--it is not necessary,” she answered.

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sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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 It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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trap-door

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From this reading “I am not afraid of being in this place, gloomy as it appears; and since I am merely to address the miserable man through the trap-door of his dungeon, no harm can reach me.”

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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 It was on the third day after the explanations given to Dr. Lascelles, and between five and six o’clock in the evening, that Esther de Medina was conducted by the Blackamoor into the subterranean passage, the latter holding a lamp in his hand.

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whispernounUS /ˈwɪspər/

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Shall I remain near you, Esther?” he enquired, in a whisper.

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Chapter 3 of The Mysteries of London, V. 4/4 by George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds holds 386 sentences, grouped into 78 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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