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Vayenne

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of Vayenne is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Percy James Brebner • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.
A laugh broke the silence.
"A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.
Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!
The delay need be only for a moment."
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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Vayenne

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of Vayenne is here in full — 243 sentences across 49 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/48 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.
/ðə ˈvendʒəns ʌv ðə mɑːb baɪ ðə ˈkærɪdʒ ðer wɑːz ˈsaɪ.ləns fɔːr ə ˈmoʊmənt bʌt ðə mɔːr ˈdɪstənt pɑːrt ʌv ðə kraʊd wɑːz stɪl ˈʃaʊtɪŋ ənd ðə ˈmjuːzɪk hæd nɑːt siːst tuː roʊl əˈlɔːŋ ðə aɪlz ʌv ðə ɡreɪt tʃɜːrtʃ/
Line 2
A laugh broke the silence.
/ə læf broʊk ðə ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Line 3
"A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.
Line 4
Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!
Line 5
The delay need be only for a moment."
/ðə dɪˈleɪ niːd biː ˈoʊnli fɔːr ə ˈmoʊmənt/

Learner Dictionary

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aisles noun US /aɪlz/

plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
delay verb US /dɪˈleɪ/

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading “The delay need be only for a moment."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fools noun US /fuːlz/

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “"A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mob noun US /mɑːb/

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roll verb US /roʊl/

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shout verb US /ʃaʊt/

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading “Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shouting noun US /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vengeance noun US /ˈvendʒəns/

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

along the aisles preposition + article + noun counted as “along … aisle”

In this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

215 times in 225,867 chapters
dozen men noun + noun

In this reading “"A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.”

2,965 times in 225,867 chapters
distant part adjective + noun

In this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

873 times in 225,867 chapters
for a moment preposition + article + noun counted as “for … moment”

temporarily

In this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

130,343 times in 225,867 chapters
roll along verb + particle

In this reading “THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.”

224 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 49

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/

plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading The delay need be only for a moment."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
Bornais

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

From this reading Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!

Pending verification
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading A laugh broke the silence.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ceasedverbUS /siːst/

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The delay need be only for a moment."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Felix

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

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

Pending verification
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
laughnounUS /læf/

the sound of laughing

From this reading A laugh broke the silence.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MOBnounUS /mɑːb/

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The delay need be only for a moment."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The delay need be only for a moment."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
QuickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rollverbUS /roʊl/

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Quick, de Bornais, shout a command!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora curated lexicon
standverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

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 VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
VENGEANCEnounUS /ˈvendʒəns/

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE VENGEANCE OF THE MOB By the carriage there was silence for a moment, but the more distant part of the crowd was still shouting, and the music had not ceased to roll along the aisles of the great church.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "A dozen men!" exclaimed Felix, "and we stand like fools.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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