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The Trial of Callista Blake
The Trial of Callista Blake

Chapter IX

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Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.
Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.
But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.
The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.
It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.
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The Trial of Callista Blake

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Trial of Callista Blake is here in full — 418 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.
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Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.
/mæn sed ˈmɪstər ˈwɔːrnərz əbˈdʒekʃən hæz bɪn səˈsteɪnd bɪˈkɔːz ðə kɔːrt əˈɡriːz ðæt ðə ˈwɪtnəsɪz rɪˈmɑːrk wɑːz aʊt ʌv ˈɔːrdər/
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But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.
/bʌt ˈmɪstər ˈwɔːrnər juː ɑːr aʊt ʌv laɪn tuː ɪn səˈdʒestɪŋ æn ˌɪnˈtent tuː ˈpredʒədɪs ðə ˈdʒʊri/
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The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.
/ðə ˈwɪtnəs spoʊk ˈkerləsli æz hiː ʃʊd hæv bɪn ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd nɑːt tuː duː/
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It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.
/ɪt mʌst nɑːt biː səˈpoʊzd ðæt hiː dɪd soʊ wɪð ˈmæləs/

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agrees verb US /əˈɡriːz/

third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading “Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.”

instructed verb US /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading “The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.”

Mann noun US /mæn/

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading “Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.”

suggesting verb US /səˈdʒestɪŋ/

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.”

unreasonably adverb US /ənˈriːzənəbli/

not in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading “Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.”

Warner noun US /ˈwɔːrnər/

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading “Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.”

Warner's noun US /ˈwɔːrnərz/

possessive form of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading “Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.”

witness's noun US /ˈwɪtnəsɪz/

possessive form of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading “Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.”

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look up verb + adjective

seek information from

In this reading “Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.”

own thoughts verb + noun counted as “own thought”

In this reading “Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.”

in the country preposition + article + noun counted as “in … country”

In this reading “Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.”

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agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/

third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

BlakenounUS /bleɪk/

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

Callista

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

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/

without care or concern

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.

jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.

MannnounUS /mæn/

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

not used up

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/

required or under orders

From this reading It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.

sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/

not in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

Warner'snounUS /ˈwɔːrnərz/

possessive form of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Callista Blake--white, cool, unreasonably peaceful--did not look up, remaining in the country of her own thoughts.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must not be supposed that he did so with malice.

witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The witness spoke carelessly, as he should have been instructed not to do.

witness'snounUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪz/

possessive form of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Mann said: "Mr. Warner's objection has been sustained, because the Court agrees that the witness's remark was out of order.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But Mr. Warner, you are out of line too in suggesting an intent to prejudice the jury.

Chapter 9 of The Trial of Callista Blake by Edgar Pangborn holds 418 sentences, grouped into 84 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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