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A Book Without a Title

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.
"Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.
Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"
On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.
II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.
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A Book Without a Title

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of A Book Without a Title is here in full — 289 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/57 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.
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"Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.
/dɪˈvɪnətiz ɑːr ˈsensləs ˈjuːsləs ˈbæriərz tuː ˈprɑːɡres ənd æmˈbɪʃən ə kɜːrs tuː mæn/
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Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"
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On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.
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II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

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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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atheist noun US /ˈeɪθiəst/

someone who does not believe in the existence of a god

From this reading “Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.”

collaboration noun US /kəˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/

act of working jointly

From this reading “Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.”

Decoys noun US /ˈdiːkɔɪz/

plural of “decoy” — a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading “Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.”

Divinities noun US /dɪˈvɪnətiz/

plural of “divinity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading “"Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.”

graven adjective US /ˈɡreɪvən/

cut into a desired shape

From this reading “Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"”

Mencken noun US /ˈmeŋkən/

United States journalist and literary critic (1880-1956)

purchasers noun US /ˈpɜːrtʃəsərz/

plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys

From this reading “Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.”

seidel noun US /ˈsaɪdəl/

a glass for beer

From this reading “II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.”

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8.15

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From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

ALLIESnounUS /ˈælaɪz/

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/

a cherished desire

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

atheistnounUS /ˈeɪθiəst/

someone who does not believe in the existence of a god

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

atheist's

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

From this reading On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.

barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/

plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

Chatfield

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

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

collaborationnounUS /kəˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/

act of working jointly

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

cursenounUS /kɜːrs/

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

DecoysnounUS /ˈdiːkɔɪz/

plural of “decoy” — a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

DevilnounUS /ˈdevəl/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

DivinitiesnounUS /dɪˈvɪnətiz/

plural of “divinity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

EIGHTEENadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

ExnounUS /eks/

a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

faugh

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

From this reading Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"

fetiches

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

From this reading Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"

finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

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 Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.

GodsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"

GOODMANnounUS /ˈɡʊdmən/

United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

gravenadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪvən/

cut into a desired shape

From this reading Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

idolsnounUS /ˈaɪdəlz/

plural of “idol” — a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"

IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Gods, fetiches, graven images, idols--faugh!"

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

JeannounUS /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

MenckennounUS /ˈmeŋkən/

United States journalist and literary critic (1880-1956)

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

Nathan

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

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

NINETEENnounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

PHILIPnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/

record on photographic film

From this reading On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.

PreparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

PresentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

purchasersnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsərz/

plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

quizzicallyadverb

in a quizzical and questioning manner

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

ReminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

seidelnounUS /ˈsaɪdəl/

a glass for beer

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/

not marked by the use of reason

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

TheatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

TITLEnounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

TitlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading "Divinities are senseless, useless, barriers to progress and ambition, a curse to man.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

WITHOUTprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

work-table

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From this reading On the atheist's work-table stood the photograph of a beautiful girl.

worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

Wuerzburger

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

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Europe After 8.15 (_in collaboration with H. L. Mencken_) Mr. George Jean Nathan Presents _In Preparation_: The Democratic Theatre I Love You: A Reminiscence A BOOK WITHOUT A TITLE BY GEORGE JEAN NATHAN PHILIP GOODMAN COMPANY NEW YORK NINETEEN EIGHTEEN Titles of books: Decoys to catch purchasers--_Chatfield._ Mademoiselle Ex "I worship no one," cried the atheist.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading II ALLIES The Devil, finishing his seidel of Wuerzburger, eyed the young man quizzically.

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