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Viola's vanity

Chapter XXXIII

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IN HER TOILS AGAIN.
Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.
The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:
“I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.
Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”
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Viola's vanity

Chapter XXXIII

Chapter 33 of Viola's vanity is here in full — 52 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
IN HER TOILS AGAIN.
/ɪn hɜːr tɔɪlz əˈɡen/
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Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.
Line 3
The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:
/ðə θɔːt ðæt hɜːr oʊld ˈlʌvər wɑːz ˈhæpi æt læst ˈlaɪtənd ðə weɪt ʌv rɪˈmɔːrs ɑːn hɜːr maɪnd ənd meɪd hɜːr smaɪl wɪð dʒɔɪ æz ʃiː θɔːt/
Line 4
“I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.
Line 5
Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

Learner Dictionary

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congratulations noun US /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading “Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.”

consolation noun US /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading “Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.””

explaining verb US /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.”

inimitable adjective US /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading “Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.”

lightened verb US /ˈlaɪtənd/

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading “The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:”

remorse noun US /rɪˈmɔːrs/

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading “The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:”

toils noun US /tɔɪlz/

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading “IN HER TOILS AGAIN.”

Viola noun US /vaɪˈoʊlə/

any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola

From this reading “Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.”

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.

good news adjective + noun

In this reading ““I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.”

some time adjective + noun

In this reading ““I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.”

find consolation verb + noun

In this reading “Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.””

with joy preposition + noun

In this reading “The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:”

Perhaps even adverb + adjective

In this reading “Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.””

All words in this reading · 63

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

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AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading IN HER TOILS AGAIN.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

Desha

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

From this reading Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

Florian's

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From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading IN HER TOILS AGAIN.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IN HER TOILS AGAIN.

inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/

defying imitation; matchless

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

Mae

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From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

Merrington

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

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

others

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

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Perhaps even Philip Desha may find consolation.”

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

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

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I hope to hear just such good news some time of George Merrington and the others.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading IN HER TOILS AGAIN.

ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/

any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

weightnounUS /weɪt/

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Who was so happy as Viola when she received Florian’s frank letter explaining everything in his inimitable manner, and asking her congratulations on his engagement to Mae.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The thought that her old lover was happy at last lightened the weight of remorse on her mind, and made her smile with joy as she thought:

Chapter 33 of Viola's vanity by Alex. McVeigh, Mrs. Miller holds 52 sentences, grouped into 11 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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Viols
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Played
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