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When the World Shook

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of When the World Shook is here in full — 294 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.
It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.
Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:
So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?
Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.
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When the World Shook

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of When the World Shook is here in full — 294 sentences across 59 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/58 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.
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It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.
/ɪt siːmd tuː miː æz ðoʊ ʃiː wɜːr ˈwʌndərɪŋ wʌt aɪ ʃʊd duː ˈʌndər ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz ðæt maɪt ɔːr wʊd ərˈaɪz ənd ɪn sʌm ˈsiː.krət ˈfæʃən ʌv wɪtʃ aɪ wɑːz bʌt hæf ˈkɑːnʃəs ˈdrɔːɪŋ æn ˈænsər frʌm maɪ soʊl/
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Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:
/ðen ʃiː tɜːrnd ənd ˈsmaɪlɪŋ ɪn hɜːr ˈdæzəlɪŋ weɪ sed/
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So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?
Line 5
Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

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arise verb US /ərˈaɪz/

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.”

conscious adjective US /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading “It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.”

dazzling adjective US /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading “Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:”

inquiry noun US /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/

a search for knowledge

From this reading “In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.”

solicitude noun US /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading “In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.”

Temple noun US /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading “In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.”

tenderness noun US /ˈtendərnəs/

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading “In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.”

wondering adjective US /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading “It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.”

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?

Bickley

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

From this reading “So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

FatenounUS /feɪt/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

Humphrey

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

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/

a search for knowledge

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

Oro

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

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?

solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

TemplenounUS /ˈtempəl/

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading “So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then she turned, and, smiling in her dazzling way, said:

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Because _you_ did not see him, therefore the Lord Oro, my father, never spoke with Humphrey.

wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It seemed to me as though she were wondering what I should do under circumstances that might, or would, arise, and in some secret fashion of which I was but half conscious, drawing an answer from my soul.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “So, Bickley, as usual, you did not believe?

Yva

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

From this reading In the Temple of Fate Yva glanced at me, and in her eyes I read tenderness and solicitude, also something of inquiry.

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Bickley
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