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When She Came Home from College
When She Came Home from College

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of When She Came Home from College is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Marian Hurd McNeely • Curated US English Learning Edition
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“THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.
His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.
And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.
On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.
The Kid stopped on the threshold and stared.
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When She Came Home from College

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of When She Came Home from College is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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“THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.
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His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.
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And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.
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On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.
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The Kid stopped on the threshold and stared.
/ðə kɪd stɑːpt ɑːn ðə ˈθreʃoʊld ənd sterd/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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dire adjective US /daɪr/

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading “On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
energetically adverb US /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/

in an energetic manner

From this reading “And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
headquarters noun US /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading “On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
operated verb US /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading “And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pangs noun US /pæŋz/

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading “His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
piazza noun US /piˈæzə/

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading ““THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
salmon noun US /ˈsæmən/

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading “On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
trotted verb US /ˈtrɑːtɪd/

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading ““THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.”

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.

FAITHFUL FRIENDS adjective + noun counted as “faithful friend”

In this reading ““THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.”

2,147 times in 426,211 chapters
on the threshold preposition + article + noun counted as “on … threshold”

In this reading “The Kid stopped on the threshold and stared.”

7,105 times in 426,211 chapters
dusty street adjective + noun

In this reading “And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.”

226 times in 426,211 chapters
operated upon verb + particle counted as “operate upon”

In this reading “And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.”

470 times in 426,211 chapters
in the kitchen preposition + article + noun counted as “in … kitchen”

In this reading “On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.”

12,206 times in 426,211 chapters
came upon verb + particle counted as “come upon”

find unexpectedly

In this reading “On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.”

27,319 times in 426,211 chapters

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

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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 On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

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alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Barbara

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From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

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bellnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/

with great urgency

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dining-roomnoun

a room used for dining

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dinner-hour

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

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

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direadjectiveUS /daɪr/

fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

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emptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/

in an energetic manner

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FAITHFULadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FALLINGadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
KidverbUS /kɪd/

tell false information to for fun

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

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kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
loud-tongued

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From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

Pending verification
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/

with relatively high volume

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
staredverbUS /sterd/

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The Kid stopped on the threshold and stared.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

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stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The Kid stopped on the threshold and stared.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

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 FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading The Kid stopped on the threshold and stared.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

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trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading “THE FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

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 FALLING OUT OF FAITHFUL FRIENDS” THE Kid stamped loudly up the piazza steps, and trotted through the house to find Barbara.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading His infant intellect, assisted by the pangs of his stomach, assured him that it was past the dinner-hour.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading On such a dire occasion the Kid always reported to headquarters; and passing through the empty dining-room, he came upon Barbara alone in the kitchen, desperately struggling with a can of salmon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet no loud-tongued bell, energetically operated upon by the Duchess, had summoned him from his play in the dusty street.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Vocabulary met early in When She Came Home from College

Words and structures a reader meets early in When She Came Home from College, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Cheerful
A word that appears in the opening chapter of When She Came Home from College; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cried
A word that appears in the opening chapter of When She Came Home from College; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Infant
A word that appears in the opening chapter of When She Came Home from College; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Stepped
A word that appears in the opening chapter of When She Came Home from College; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.