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The Twickenham Peerage
The Twickenham Peerage

Chapter XXXII

Chapter 32 of The Twickenham Peerage is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Richard Marsh • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.
Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.
'What you, Fitz!
How goes it, my old pal?'
The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.
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The Twickenham Peerage

Chapter XXXII

Chapter 32 of The Twickenham Peerage is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.
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Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.
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'What you, Fitz!
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How goes it, my old pal?'
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The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.

Learner Dictionary

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access noun US /ˈækses/

the right to enter

From this reading “THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
adequate adjective US /ˈædəkwət/

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading “THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
amazement noun US /əˈmeɪzmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading “THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greeted verb US /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading “Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greeting noun US /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading “The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
heartiest adjective US /ˈhɑːrtiəst/

superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading “Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.”

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pal noun US /pæl/

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “How goes it, my old pal?'”

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render verb US /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading “The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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old pal adjective + noun

In this reading “How goes it, my old pal?'”

694 times in 225,867 chapters
other hand adjective + noun

In this reading “Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.”

25,899 times in 225,867 chapters

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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 Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

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accessnounUS /ˈækses/

the right to enter

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.

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fillverbUS /fɪl/

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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Fitz

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From this reading 'What you, Fitz!

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FitzHoward

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From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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FitzHoward's

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From this reading The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.

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giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading How goes it, my old pal?'

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greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
heartiestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiəst/

superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
How

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From this reading How goes it, my old pal?'

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

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LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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Merrett

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From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

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metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading How goes it, my old pal?'

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading How goes it, my old pal?'

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
palnounUS /pæl/

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading How goes it, my old pal?'

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.

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scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The fashion of the greeting seemed to render Mr. FitzHoward's amazement greater.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mr. Merrett, on the other hand, greeted him with a smile of the heartiest kind.

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 THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TWICKENHAM

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From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

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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 LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'What you, Fitz!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LAST JOURNEY TO TWICKENHAM HOUSE The scene which met his eyes appeared to fill Mr. FitzHoward with an access of amazement to which it was altogether beyond his power to give adequate expression.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'What you, Fitz!

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 32 of The Twickenham Peerage by Richard Marsh holds 109 sentences, grouped into 22 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 32 holds 109 sentences of The Twickenham Peerage, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.

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