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The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)
The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Torrent (Entre Naranjos) is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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But the Doctor had refused the nomination.
If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?
Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.
His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."
The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.
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The Torrent (Entre Naranjos)

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Torrent (Entre Naranjos) is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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But the Doctor had refused the nomination.
/bʌt ðə ˈdɑːktər hæd rəˈfjuːzd ðə ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
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If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?
/ɪf hiː wɜːr tuː ɡoʊ tuː məˈdrɪd wʌt wʊd bɪˈkʌm ʌv ðə puːr ˈpiːpəl huː dɪˈpendəd ɑːn hɪm fɔːr helθ ənd prəˈtekʃən/
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Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.
/bɪˈsaɪdz hiː laɪkt ə ˈkwaɪət ˈsedənteri laɪf wɪð hɪz bʊks ənd hɪz ˈstʌdiz wer hiː kʊd ˈsætəsfaɪ hɪz dɪˈzaɪərz wɪˈθaʊt ˈkwɔːrəlz ənd ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
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His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."
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The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

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

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agitator noun US /ˈædʒəteɪtər/

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

From this reading “His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."”

docile adjective US /ˈdɑːsəl/

willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

From this reading “His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."”

Madrid noun US /məˈdrɪd/

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading “If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?”

nomination noun US /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading “But the Doctor had refused the nomination.”

oration noun US /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

an instance of oratory

From this reading “His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."”

organizations noun US /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/

plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together

From this reading “His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."”

sedentary adjective US /ˈsedənteri/

requiring sitting or little activity

From this reading “Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.”

unpopularity noun US /ənˌpɑːpjəˈlerɪti/

the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance

From this reading “His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."”

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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 Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/

regarded with admiration

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

agitatornounUS /ˈædʒəteɪtər/

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

bewailed

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From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

blondenounUS /blɑːnd/

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the Doctor had refused the nomination.

childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/

willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading But the Doctor had refused the nomination.

everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/

every person

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But the Doctor had refused the nomination.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

healthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

irreligionnoun

the quality of not being devout

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/

the common people generally

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading But the Doctor had refused the nomination.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

an instance of oratory

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/

plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

pooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/

established beyond doubt

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

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From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But the Doctor had refused the nomination.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/

only a very short time before

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

sedentaryadjectiveUS /ˈsedənteri/

requiring sitting or little activity

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

spendverbUS /spend/

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Doctor had one passion--music; and everybody admired his talent for that art.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading But the Doctor had refused the nomination.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

unpopularitynounUS /ənˌpɑːpjəˈlerɪti/

the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Besides, he liked a quiet, sedentary life, with his books and his studies, where he could satisfy his desires without quarrels and fighting.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

worshippedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpt/

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading His deep convictions impelled him to mingle with the masses, and speak in public places--where he proved to be a successful agitator, but he refused to join party organizations; and after a lecture or an oration, he would spend days and days with his books and magazines, alone save for his sister--a docile, pious woman who worshipped him, though she bewailed his irreligion--and for his little daughter, a blonde girl whom Rafael could scarcely remember, because her father's unpopularity with the "best people" kept the little child away from "good society."

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading If he were to go to Madrid, what would become of the poor people who depended on him for health and protection?

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