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The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Pickwick Papers is here in full — 379 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Charles Dickens • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 14 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens holds 379 sentences, grouped into 76 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.

What does chapter 14 of The Pickwick Papers contain?

Chapter 14 holds 379 sentences of The Pickwick Papers, unabridged, divided into 76 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 14 of The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 379 sentences, grouped into 76 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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ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS
That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’
inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.
‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.
‘The governor hisself’ll be down here presently.’
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The Pickwick Papers

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Pickwick Papers is here in full — 379 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS
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That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’
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inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.
Line 4
‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.
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‘The governor hisself’ll be down here presently.’
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A

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From this reading ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS

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ADVENTURE

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affectionate

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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afterwards

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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and

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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as

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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be

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From this reading ‘The governor hisself’ll be down here presently.’

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Bull

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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burden

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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CURL-PAPERS

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From this reading ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS

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down

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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entered

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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ere

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From this reading That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’

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feller

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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governor

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governor's

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From this reading That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’

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guess

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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ha

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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he

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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here

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From this reading ‘The governor hisself’ll be down here presently.’

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himself

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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his

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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hisself'll

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From this reading ‘The governor hisself’ll be down here presently.’

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IN

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From this reading ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS

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Inn

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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inquired

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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it

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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LADY

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From this reading ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS

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luggage

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From this reading That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’

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made

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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MIDDLE-AGED

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From this reading ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS

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might

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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Mr

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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of

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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old

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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portmanteau

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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presently

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From this reading ‘The governor hisself’ll be down here presently.’

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replied

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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Sammy

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From this reading That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’

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setting

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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sitting

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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small

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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son

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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than

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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That

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From this reading That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’

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the

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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travelling-bag

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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upon

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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Weller

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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Whitechapel

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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WITH

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From this reading ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS

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worser

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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yard

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From this reading inquired Mr. Weller of his affectionate son, as he entered the yard of the Bull Inn, Whitechapel, with a travelling-bag and a small portmanteau.

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YELLOW

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From this reading ADVENTURE WITH A MIDDLE-AGED LADY IN YELLOW CURL-PAPERS

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You

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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younger

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From this reading ‘You might ha’ made a worser guess than that, old feller,’ replied Mr. Weller the younger, setting down his burden in the yard, and sitting himself down upon it afterwards.

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your

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From this reading That ‘ere your governor’s luggage, Sammy?’

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