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The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day
The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!
We'll catch them at it.
Here's an open window."
Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.
The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.
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The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!
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We'll catch them at it.
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Here's an open window."
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Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.
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The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.
/ðə tuː ədˈvænst ˈkɔːʃəsli tuː teɪk ʌp ðer pəˈzɪʃən dʒʌst wɪˈðɪn ðæt fɑːr ˈwɪndoʊ ˈɡeɪzɪŋ daʊn ðə ruːm æt ðə per æt ðə ˈʌðər end/

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cautiously adverb US /ˈkɔːʃəsli/

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading “The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cello noun US /ˈtʃeloʊ/

a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing

From this reading “Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.”

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grandson noun US /ˈɡrændsʌn/

a male grandchild

From this reading “Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.”

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harp noun US /hɑːrp/

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading “Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.”

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Matthew noun US /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading “Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.”

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pillars noun US /ˈpɪlərz/

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading “THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!”

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proceeding noun US /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading “Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.”

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strains noun US /streɪnz/

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading “Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.”

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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 Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Here's an open window."

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We'll catch them at it.

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catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading We'll catch them at it.

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cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cellonounUS /ˈtʃeloʊ/

a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

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endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/

the father of your father or mother

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

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grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/

a male grandchild

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
harpnounUS /hɑːrp/

a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Here's

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From this reading Here's an open window."

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We'll catch them at it.

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

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Kendrick

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

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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ListenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/

hear with intention

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

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living-roomnoun

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

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openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Here's an open window."

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openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

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pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PILLARSnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

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porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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strainsnounUS /streɪnz/

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We'll catch them at it.

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they're

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

From this reading THE PILLARS OF HOME "Listen, grandfather--they're playing!

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

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We'll

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

From this reading We'll catch them at it.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Matthew Kendrick followed his grandson across the wide porch to a French window opening into the living-room of the Gray home, at the opposite end from that where stood the piano, and from which the strains of 'cello and harp were proceeding.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Here's an open window."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The two advanced cautiously to take up their position just within that far window, gazing down the room at the pair at the other end.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 23 of The Twenty-Fourth of June: Midsummer's Day by Grace S. (Grace Smith) Richmond holds 213 sentences, grouped into 43 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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