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Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.
"I have come for my reward," he said.
"Do I get it?"
"You do," said Angela.
Sir Perriton clasped her in his arms.
"On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.
I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."
IV WHO DO YOU THINK DID IT?
OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels is here in full — 9 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 9 reading units · Lines 1–9

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The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.
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"I have come for my reward," he said.
/aɪ hæv kʌm fɔːr maɪ rɪˈwɔːrd hiː sed/
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"Do I get it?"
/duː aɪ ɡet ɪt/
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"You do," said Angela.
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Sir Perriton clasped her in his arms.
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"On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.
/ɑːn maɪ weɪ hoʊm hiː sed aɪ wɑːz əˈtækt baɪ ə ˈlaɪən/
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I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."
/aɪ traɪd tuː biːt ɪt hʌʃ ˈdɪrəst ʃiː ˈwɪspərd let miː teɪk juː tuː ˈfɑːðər/
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IV WHO DO YOU THINK DID IT?
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OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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conservatory noun US /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading “The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.”

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correctly adverb US /kərˈektli/

in an accurate manner

From this reading “OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._”

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entitled adjective US /enˈtaɪtəld/

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading “OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._”

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fairness noun US /ˈfernəs/

conformity with rules or standards

From this reading “OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._”

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guesses noun US /ˈɡesəz/

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading “OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._”

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knighted verb US /ˈnaɪtɪd/

past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood

From this reading “The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.”

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latest adjective US /ˈleɪtəst/

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading “OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._”

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Terrace noun US /ˈterəs/

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading “The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.”

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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 my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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Angela

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From this reading "You do," said Angela.

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AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Sir Perriton clasped her in his arms.

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attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading "On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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beatverbUS /biːt/

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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Carlton

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From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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claspedverbUS /klæspt/

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Sir Perriton clasped her in his arms.

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comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I have come for my reward," he said.

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conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/

in an accurate manner

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading IV WHO DO YOU THINK DID IT?

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Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do I get it?"

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DoneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/

conformity with rules or standards

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

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

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Do I get it?"

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goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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guessesnounUS /ˈɡesəz/

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have come for my reward," he said.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "I have come for my reward," he said.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Sir Perriton clasped her in his arms.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Sir Perriton clasped her in his arms.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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HushverbUS /hʌʃ/

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I have come for my reward," he said.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Do I get it?"

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IVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IV WHO DO YOU THINK DID IT?

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KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/

past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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lionnounUS /ˈlaɪən/

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading "On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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MIXED-UPadjective

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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MURDERverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have come for my reward," he said.

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MYSTERYnounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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NOTEnounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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Perriton

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From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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PowersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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rewardnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading "I have come for my reward," he said.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have come for my reward," he said.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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SirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The next day Sir Perriton Powers--for the King had knighted him after breakfast--stood again in the conservatory of the house in Carlton Terrace.

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thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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THINKverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading IV WHO DO YOU THINK DID IT?

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading OR, THE MIXED-UP MURDER MYSTERY (_Done after the very latest fashion in this sort of thing_) _IV.--Who Do You Think Did It? or, The Mixed-Up Murder Mystery._ _NOTE.--Any reader who guesses correctly who did it is entitled (in all fairness) to a beautiful gold watch and chain._

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waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "On my way home," he said, "I was attacked by a lion.

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whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading I tried to beat it----" "Hush, dearest," she whispered, "let me take you to father."

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WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading IV WHO DO YOU THINK DID IT?

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YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You do," said Angela.

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Chapter 14 of Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels by Stephen Leacock holds 9 sentences, grouped into 2 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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