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The Small House at Allington

Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.
When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.
"My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."
After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.
No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.
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The Small House at Allington

Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

Chapter 35 of The Small House at Allington is here in full — 492 sentences across 99 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/98 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.
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When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.
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"My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."
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After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.
/ˈæftər ðæt ʃiː ˈɔːlweɪz kɔːld hɪm dʒɑːn ənd ˈtriːtɪd hɪm θruːˈaʊt hɪz ˈvɪzɪt wɪð ˈwʌndərfəl ˈkaɪndnəs/
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No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.
/noʊ daʊt ðæt əˈfer ʌv ðə bʊl hæd ɪn sʌm ˈmeʒər prəˈduːst ðɪs ˈfiːlɪŋ noʊ daʊt ˈɔːlsoʊ ʃiː wɑːz wel dɪˈspoʊzd tuː ðə mæn huː ʃiː hoʊpt maɪt biː ækˈseptɪd æz ə ˈlʌvər baɪ ˈlɪli deɪl/

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bull noun US /bʊl/

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading “No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.”

Dale noun US /deɪl/

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading “No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.”

disposed adjective US /dɪˈspoʊzd/

having made preparations

From this reading “No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.”

Eames noun US /iːmz/

United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)

From this reading “When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.”

Lily noun US /ˈlɪli/

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading “No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.”

Manor noun US /ˈmænər/

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading “When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.”

throughout preposition US /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading “After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.”

welcomed verb US /ˈwelkəmd/

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading “When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.”

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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 No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

affairnounUS /əˈfer/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

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 THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.

bullnounUS /bʊl/

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

cannot

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From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

DalenounUS /deɪl/

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/

having made preparations

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

EamesnounUS /iːmz/

United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

GUESTWICK

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

From this reading THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

how

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

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

Julia

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From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

ManornounUS /ˈmænər/

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.

treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE FIRST VISIT TO THE GUESTWICK BRIDGE.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When John Eames arrived at Guestwick Manor, he was first welcomed by Lady Julia.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading No doubt that affair of the bull had in some measure produced this feeling; no doubt, also, she was well disposed to the man who she hoped might be accepted as a lover by Lily Dale.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading After that she always called him John, and treated him throughout his visit with wonderful kindness.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My dear Mr. Eames," she said, "I cannot tell you how glad we are to see you."

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Pearls
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