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The Trespasser, Volume 2

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Trespasser, Volume 2 is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.
The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.
Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.
It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.
His grandfather and great-grandfather had been Master of the Hounds before him.
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The Trespasser, Volume 2

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Trespasser, Volume 2 is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.
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The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.
/ðə ɡeɪm ʌv lʌv ənd ˈmerɪdʒ ɪz ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ ðə ɡɜːrl wɑːz əˈfekʃənət ənd ædˈmaɪrɪŋ ðə wɜːrld wɑːz ˈdʒiːnjəl ənd ɔːl θɪŋz keɪm hɪz weɪ/
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Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.
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It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.
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His grandfather and great-grandfather had been Master of the Hounds before him.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

admiring verb US /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading “The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.”

affectionate adjective US /əˈfekʃənət/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading “The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.”

backed adjective US /bækt/

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading “It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.”

conquest noun US /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading “HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.”

drift verb US /drɪft/

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading “HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.”

exciting adjective US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading “The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.”

genial adjective US /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading “The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.”

hounds noun US /haʊndz/

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading “It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.”

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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 MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

backedadjectiveUS /bækt/

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His grandfather and great-grandfather had been Master of the Hounds before him.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His grandfather and great-grandfather had been Master of the Hounds before him.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/

the act of conquering

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

Dargan

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From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

driftverbUS /drɪft/

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

Dunfolly

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From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

GALLANTadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

Gaston

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

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/

the father of your father or mother

From this reading His grandfather and great-grandfather had been Master of the Hounds before him.

great-grandfather

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From this reading His grandfather and great-grandfather had been Master of the Hounds before him.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

HEpronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

houndsnounUS /haʊndz/

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

MAKESnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading HE MAKES A GALLANT CONQUEST Gaston let himself drift.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

Maudsley

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

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Towards the end of the hunting season Captain Maudsley had an accident.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The game of love and marriage is exciting, the girl was affectionate and admiring, the world was genial, and all things came his way.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading It would prevent him riding to hounds again, and at his suggestion, backed by Lord Dunfolly and Lord Dargan, Gaston became Master of the Hounds.

Chapter 5 of The Trespasser, Volume 2 by Gilbert Parker holds 224 sentences, grouped into 45 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 5 holds 224 sentences of The Trespasser, Volume 2, unabridged, divided into 45 reading sections.

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Sophie
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