Chapter 3 of A Gentleman of Leisure is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of A Gentleman of Leisure is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter. Help yourself. I think you’ll like it.” A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct. “Cigar?” asked Jimmy.
Chapter 3 of A Gentleman of Leisure is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading ““Cigar?” asked Jimmy.”
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading “A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.”
make right or correct
From this reading “A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.”
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading ““Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.”
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading “A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.”
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading “A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.”
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.”
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading ““Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.”
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.
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In this reading “A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Cigar?” asked Jimmy.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading “Cigar?” asked Jimmy.
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
make right or correct
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Help yourself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think you’ll like it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think you’ll like it.”
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “Cigar?” asked Jimmy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I think you’ll like it.”
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
established beyond doubt
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A musical gurgling, followed by a contented sigh, showed that the statement had been tested and proved correct.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think you’ll like it.”
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then you’ll find a pretty decent whisky in that decanter.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Help yourself.
Chapter 3 of A Gentleman of Leisure by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 398 sentences, grouped into 80 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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