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The Red Year: A Story of the Indian Mutiny
The Red Year: A Story of the Indian Mutiny

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Red Year: A Story of the Indian Mutiny is here in full — 246 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Louis Tracy • Curated US English Learning Edition
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WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.
"We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.
"Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.
Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."
"Y-yes."
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The Red Year: A Story of the Indian Mutiny

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Red Year: A Story of the Indian Mutiny is here in full — 246 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/49 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.
Line 2
"We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.
Line 3
"Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.
/θriː ˈmaʊntəd men ˈliːdɪŋ fɔːr ˈhɔːrsəz ənd ə dɪˈʃevəld ˈleɪdi ɪn ə ˈræmʃækəl ˈviːhɪkəl laɪk ðɪs wʊd drɔː ðə aɪz ʌv ə mɑːb ˈeniwer/
Line 4
Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."
/θæŋk ˈɡʊdnəs ðoʊ ðə ˈpiːpəl əˈpɪr tuː biː kwaɪt ˈpiːsəbli ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
Line 5
"Y-yes."

Learner Dictionary

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

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attracting verb US /əˈtræktɪŋ/

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading “WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bounded adjective US /ˈbaʊndəd/

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading “WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.”

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brahmin noun US /ˈbrɑːmɪn/

a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)

From this reading “WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.”

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canal noun US /kəˈnæl/

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading “WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.”

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disheveled adjective US /dɪˈʃevəld/

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading “"Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
peaceably adverb US /ˈpiːsəbli/

in a peaceable manner

From this reading “Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."”

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ramshackle adjective US /ˈræmʃækəl/

in deplorable condition

From this reading “"Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vehicle noun US /ˈviːhɪkəl/

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading “"Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

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Thank goodness verb + noun

In this reading “Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."”

2,178 times in 426,212 chapters
rather odd adverb + adjective

In this reading “"We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.”

564 times in 426,212 chapters
mounted men adjective + noun

In this reading “"Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.”

910 times in 426,212 chapters
four horses noun + noun counted as “four horse”

In this reading “"Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.”

1,467 times in 426,212 chapters
share of verb + particle

In this reading “WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.”

16,549 times in 426,212 chapters
on the south preposition + article + noun counted as “on … south”

In this reading “WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.”

3,781 times in 426,212 chapters
look rather verb + particle

In this reading “"We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.”

3,321 times in 426,212 chapters

All words in this reading · 65

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

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.

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attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BRAHMINnounUS /ˈbrɑːmɪn/

a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.

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crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/

placed crosswise

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
don't

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

From this reading "We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.

Pending verification
drawverbUS /drɔː/

cause to move by pulling

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

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eastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fairadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FRATERNIZES

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

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

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horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

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ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

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leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.

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Lucknownoun

a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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Malcolm

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From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

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mobnounUS /mɑːb/

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MOHAMMEDANnoun

a follower of Mohammed

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/

not divisible by two

From this reading "We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
peaceablyadverbUS /ˈpiːsəbli/

in a peaceable manner

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

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quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

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ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/

in deplorable condition

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading "We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shareverbUS /ʃer/

have in common

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
southnounUS /saʊθ/

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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 WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Thank goodness, though, the people appear to be quite peaceably inclined."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThreenounUS /θriː/

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

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WHEREIN

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From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

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Winifred

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

From this reading "We look rather odd, don't we?" asked Winifred, cheerfully.

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEREIN A MOHAMMEDAN FRATERNIZES WITH A BRAHMIN "We seem to be attracting a fair share of attention," said Malcolm, as they crossed a bridge over the canal that bounded Lucknow on the south and east.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Three mounted men leading four horses, and a disheveled lady in a ramshackle vehicle like this, would draw the eyes of a mob anywhere.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Y-yes

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From this reading "Y-yes."

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