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The Soul of Susan Yellam
The Soul of Susan Yellam

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By Horace Annesley Vachell • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.
Outwardly, there was no change.
Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.
Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.
Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Soul of Susan Yellam

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of The Soul of Susan Yellam is here in full — 655 sentences across 131 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/131 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.
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Outwardly, there was no change.
/ˈaʊtwərdli ðer wɑːz noʊ tʃeɪndʒ/
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Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.
/ˈfænsi leɪ ˈkwaɪət ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ənd ˈtɔːkɪŋ ʌv ˈælfrəd/
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Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.
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Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.

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evoked adjective US /ɪˈvoʊkt/

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading “Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hovered verb US /ˈhʌvərd/

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading “THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.”

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infantile adjective US /ˈɪnfəntɪl/

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading “Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.”

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instinctively adverb US /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/

as a matter of instinct

From this reading “THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
maternal adjective US /məˈtɜːrnəl/

characteristic of a mother

From this reading “Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.”

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Outwardly adverb US /ˈaʊtwərdli/

with respect to the outside

From this reading “Outwardly, there was no change.”

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returns noun US /rɪˈtɜːrnz/

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading “THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.”

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traveller noun US /ˈtrævələr/

a person who changes location

From this reading “THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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Throughout the day preposition + article + noun counted as “throughout … day”

In this reading “THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.”

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lay quiet verb + adjective

In this reading “Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.”

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AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.

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Alfreda

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From this reading Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Outwardly, there was no change.

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Colicnoun

acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)

From this reading Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.

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consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.

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disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/

move deeply

From this reading Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.

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evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.

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FancynounUS /ˈfænsi/

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.

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Fancy's

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From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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fightverbUS /faɪt/

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/

in a joyous manner

From this reading Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
infantileadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəntɪl/

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.

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instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/

as a matter of instinct

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
layverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.

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lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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Lizzie

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

From this reading Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.

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maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/

characteristic of a mother

From this reading Lizzie Alfreda, happily, evoked no maternal anxiety.

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Outwardly, there was no change.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.

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obstinatelyadverb

in a stubborn unregenerate manner

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/

with respect to the outside

From this reading Outwardly, there was no change.

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patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.

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RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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slumbers

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

From this reading Colic did not disturb the infantile slumbers.

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strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

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 THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Outwardly, there was no change.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Fancy lay quiet, thinking and talking of Alfred.

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ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

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

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TRAVELLERnounUS /ˈtrævələr/

a person who changes location

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Yellam

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

From this reading THE TRAVELLER RETURNS Throughout the day, Mrs. Yellam hovered in and out of Fancy's room, instinctively conscious that her patient was less strong, but obstinately determined to fight that instinct.

Pending verification

Chapter 20 of The Soul of Susan Yellam by Horace Annesley Vachell holds 655 sentences, grouped into 131 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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