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Chapter XVIII · What Gale Overheard

Chapter XVIII of The presidential snapshot, “What Gale Overheard,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Bertram Lebhar • Curated US English Learning Edition
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The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.
Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.
It was that conversation which now puzzled him.
Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.
In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.
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The presidential snapshot

Chapter XVIII · What Gale Overheard

Chapter XVIII of The presidential snapshot, “What Gale Overheard,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/24 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.
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Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.
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It was that conversation which now puzzled him.
/ɪt wɑːz ðæt ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən wɪtʃ naʊ ˈpʌzəld hɪm/
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Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.
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In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.
/ɪn fækt ɪt wɑːz hiː hɪmˈself huː hæd broʊtʃt ðə səbˈdʒekt/

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banquet noun US /ˈbæŋkwət/

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

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broached adjective US /broʊtʃt/

of a cask or barrel

From this reading “In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.”

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elaborate adjective US /ɪˈlæbrət/

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

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frankness noun US /ˈfræŋknəs/

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading “Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.”

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headache noun US /ˈhedeɪk/

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

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retained adjective US /rɪˈteɪnd/

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

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rumor noun US /ˈruːmər/

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading “Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.”

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unsettled adjective US /ənˈsetəld/

still in doubt

From this reading “The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.”

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severe headache adjective + noun

In this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

197 times in 426,212 chapters
fully recovered adverb + adjective

In this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

520 times in 426,212 chapters
passed between verb + particle counted as “pass between”

In this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

9,156 times in 426,212 chapters
from the effects preposition + article + noun counted as “from … effects”

In this reading “Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.”

1,766 times in 426,212 chapters
In fact preposition + noun

in reality or actuality

In this reading “In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.”

69,970 times in 426,212 chapters
frame of verb + particle

In this reading “The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.”

8,702 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 The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/

from appearances alone

From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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Baracoa

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From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/

of a cask or barrel

From this reading In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.

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clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.

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Felix

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From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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frameverbUS /freɪm/

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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hostnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was that conversation which now puzzled him.

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mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was that conversation which now puzzled him.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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Portiforo

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From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/

filled with bewilderment

From this reading It was that conversation which now puzzled him.

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recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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SaveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was that conversation which now puzzled him.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/

still in doubt

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Portiforo had discussed the startling rumor about Felix with, apparently, the utmost frankness.

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

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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 that conversation which now puzzled him.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Save for a severe headache, he had fully recovered from the effects of the elaborate banquet which the President of Baracoa had given in his honor, and he retained a clear recollection of the conversation which had passed between him and his host.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading In fact, it was he himself who had broached the subject.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The morning after his dinner with President Portiforo found Gale in a very unsettled frame of mind.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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