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The Three Furlongers
The Three Furlongers

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Three Furlongers is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Sheila Kaye-Smith • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.
His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.
"Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"
He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.
It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.
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The Three Furlongers

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Three Furlongers is here in full — 198 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.
Line 2
His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.
/hɪz her wɑːz dæmp ɑːn ðə ˈtempəlz ənd hɪz tʃiːks wɜːr flʌʃt/
Line 3
"Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"
Line 4
He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.
/hiː dɪd nɑːt ˈænsər bʌt sʌpləmentɪd hɪz skaʊl baɪ ə ɡrɪn/
Line 5
It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.
/ɪt wɑːz ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk ʌv hɪm tuː skaʊl ənd ɡrɪn æt ðə seɪm taɪm/

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characteristic noun US /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading “It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
damp adjective US /dæmp/

slightly wet

From this reading “His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flushed adjective US /flʌʃt/

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading “His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
grin noun US /ɡrɪn/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
scowl noun US /skaʊl/

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading “He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
scowling adjective US /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading “THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
supplemented verb US /sʌpləmentɪd/

past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

From this reading “He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
temples noun US /ˈtempəlz/

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading “His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.”

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

THICK WOODS adjective + noun

In this reading “THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.”

550 times in 426,211 chapters
same time adjective + noun

In this reading “It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.”

66,241 times in 426,211 chapters
old man adjective + noun

a man who is very old

In this reading “"Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"”

132,882 times in 426,211 chapters
in the kitchen preposition + article + noun counted as “in … kitchen”

In this reading “THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.”

12,206 times in 426,211 chapters
at the table preposition + article + noun counted as “at … table”

In this reading “THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.”

16,867 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 53

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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 He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

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cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/

slightly wet

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading "Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"

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eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.

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HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

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Hullonoun

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.

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Janey

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

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

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kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Len

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From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

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mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading "Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"

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Nigel

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

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

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sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.

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scowlnounUS /skaʊl/

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/

past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

From this reading He did not answer, but supplemented his scowl by a grin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

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 THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THICKadjectiveUS /θɪk/

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was characteristic of him to scowl and grin at the same time.

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 His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading His hair was damp on the temples, and his cheeks were flushed.

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WOODSnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading THICK WOODS When Len and Janey came in from the yard that evening they found Nigel in the kitchen, sitting at the table scowling.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hullo, old man!" cried Janey, "when did you come in?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 6 of The Three Furlongers by Sheila Kaye-Smith holds 198 sentences, grouped into 40 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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Chapter 6 holds 198 sentences of The Three Furlongers, unabridged, divided into 40 reading sections.

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