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Two Banks of the Seine (Les Deux Rives)
Two Banks of the Seine (Les Deux Rives)

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Two Banks of the Seine (Les Deux Rives) is here in full — 535 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.
The two MM.
Raindal stepped out.
In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.
Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.
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Two Banks of the Seine (Les Deux Rives)

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Two Banks of the Seine (Les Deux Rives) is here in full — 535 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/107 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.
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The two MM.
/ðə tuː m/
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Raindal stepped out.
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In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.
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Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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cab noun US /kæb/

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading “Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.”

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cupboard noun US /ˈkʌbərd/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading “Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.”

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donned verb US /dɑːnd/

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading “In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.”

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folds noun US /foʊldz/

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading “Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.”

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gloves noun US /ɡlʌvz/

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading “Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.”

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insidious adjective US /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/

beguiling but harmful

From this reading “In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.”

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tails noun US /teɪlz/

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading “Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.”

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trousers noun US /ˈtraʊzərz/

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading “Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.”

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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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

best clothes noun + noun

In this reading “Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.”

1,432 times in 426,212 chapters
In order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.”

95,690 times in 426,212 chapters
avoid any verb + adjective

In this reading “In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.”

1,304 times in 426,212 chapters
stay in verb + particle

In this reading “Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.”

18,803 times in 426,212 chapters

All words in this reading · 64

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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 Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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cabnounUS /kæb/

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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Chambannes

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From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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checkverbUS /tʃek/

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/

clothing in general

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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Cyprien

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From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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dogskin

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From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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dressedadjectiveUS /drest/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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foldsnounUS /foʊldz/

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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frock-coat

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From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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graynounUS /ɡreɪ/

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

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

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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insidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪdiːəs/

beguiling but harmful

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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MMnounUS /m/

a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter

From this reading The two MM.

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Mme

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From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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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 In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Raindal stepped out.

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outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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Raindal

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From this reading Raindal stepped out.

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rednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/

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

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
steppedverbUS /stept/

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Raindal stepped out.

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stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

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tail-coat

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

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

Pending verification
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

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 two MM.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In order to avoid any insidious remark from his brother, the master had donned an old frock-coat.

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trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The two MM.

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UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Mme. Chambannes had not been gone one hour when a cab stopped outside her house.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Uncle Cyprien, on the contrary, had dressed himself in his best clothes, a tail-coat, the tails of which still showed the folds which a long stay in the cupboard had given them, a pair of gray check trousers and red dogskin gloves.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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