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The Spanish Chest

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Spanish Chest is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Edna A. Brown • Curated US English Learning Edition
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FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.
And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.
"That steamer trip was frightful.
What a night we did have!
As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."
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The Spanish Chest

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of The Spanish Chest is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.
Line 2
And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.
Line 3
"That steamer trip was frightful.
/ðæt ˈstiːmər trɪp wɑːz ˈfraɪtfəl/
Line 4
What a night we did have!
/wʌt ə naɪt wiː dɪd hæv/
Line 5
As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

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engages verb US /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading “FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
expedition noun US /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading “As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exploring verb US /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading “As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Frances noun US /ˈfrænsɪs/

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading “As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
frightful adjective US /ˈfraɪtfəl/

provoking horror

From this reading “"That steamer trip was frightful.”

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lodgings noun US /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/

temporary living quarters

From this reading “FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.”

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positively adverb US /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/

extremely

From this reading “FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
steamer noun US /ˈstiːmər/

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading “"That steamer trip was frightful.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

All words in this reading · 61

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

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading What a night we did have!

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addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

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AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading What a night we did have!

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don't

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From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

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eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

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ENGAGESverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
FRAN

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From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

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FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/

provoking horror

From this reading "That steamer trip was frightful.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

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happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What a night we did have!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
how

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From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Pending verification
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LODGINGSnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/

temporary living quarters

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading What a night we did have!

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offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/

extremely

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/

show unwillingness towards

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Roger

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From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Pending verification
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading "That steamer trip was frightful.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That steamer trip was frightful.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Thayne

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From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

Pending verification
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
to-day

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From this reading FRAN ENGAGES LODGINGS "I positively refuse," said Mrs. Thayne, "to go out again to-day.

Pending verification
tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "That steamer trip was frightful.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "That steamer trip was frightful.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What a night we did have!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a night we did have!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Wingate

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From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

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wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
won't

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From this reading As for you two," she went on to Frances and Roger, "I suppose you won't be happy until you are off for an exploring expedition, but I don't see how you can feel like it."

Pending verification
wouldn't

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

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And I wish you wouldn't go either, Wingate," she added to her older son.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 2 of The Spanish Chest by Edna A. Brown holds 182 sentences, grouped into 37 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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