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The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy • Curated US English Learning Edition
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ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:
"Le voilà!"
"Robespierre!"
The Fraternal Supper was interrupted.
Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.
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The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel is here in full — 149 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/29 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:
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"Le voilà!"
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"Robespierre!"
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The Fraternal Supper was interrupted.
/ðə frəˈtɜːrnəl ˈsʌpər wɑːz ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
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Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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ascetic adjective US /əˈsetɪk/

pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline

From this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
breeches noun US /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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Fraternal adjective US /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading “The Fraternal Supper was interrupted.”

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gaping adjective US /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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immaculate adjective US /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/

completely neat and clean

From this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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jostled verb US /ˈdʒɑːsəld/

past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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lintel noun US /ˈlɪntəl/

horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window

From this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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screamed verb US /skriːmd/

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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brown hair noun + noun

In this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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cloth coat noun + noun

In this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

169 times in 426,211 chapters
for a moment preposition + article + noun counted as “for … moment”

temporarily

In this reading “Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.”

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From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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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 Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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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 ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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asceticadjectiveUS /əˈsetɪk/

pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
brownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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coatnounUS /koʊt/

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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CROWDEDadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
FraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading The Fraternal Supper was interrupted.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GLORIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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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 Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HOURnounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/

completely neat and clean

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/

discontinued temporarily

From this reading The Fraternal Supper was interrupted.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/

past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LenounUS /lə/

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "Le voilà!"

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LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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lintelnounUS /ˈlɪntəl/

horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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ONEpronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

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

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
porte-cochère

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

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

Pending verification
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Robespierrenoun

French revolutionary; leader of the Jacobins and architect of the Reign of Terror; was himself executed in a coup d'etat (1758-1794)

From this reading "Robespierre!"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

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smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

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spareverbUS /sper/

refrain from harming

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

Velmora curated lexicon
SuppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The Fraternal Supper was interrupted.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
voilà

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

From this reading "Le voilà!"

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The Fraternal Supper was interrupted.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading ONE CROWDED HOUR OF GLORIOUS LIFE §1 And all the while, the people were shouting:

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Men and women pushed and jostled and screamed, the while a small, spare figure in dark cloth coat and immaculate breeches, with smooth brown hair and pale, ascetic face, stood for a moment under the lintel of a gaping porte-cochère.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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