Chapter 2 of A Man's World is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of A Man's World is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation. Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion. Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary. My dislike for him was forgotten. He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
Chapter 2 of A Man's World is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.”
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading “Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.”
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading “My dislike for him was forgotten.”
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading “He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.”
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.”
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
a private place of education for the young
From this reading “Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.”
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading “Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.”
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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a relationship between two lovers
In this reading “My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.”
In this reading “Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.”
In this reading “Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.”
In this reading “My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.”
In this reading “He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading My dislike for him was forgotten.
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My dislike for him was forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading My dislike for him was forgotten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dislike for him was forgotten.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
engage in
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
a private place of education for the young
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Other things conspired to make me especially susceptible to religious suggestion.
precisely as stated
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My little love affair with Margot had put me in a state of exaltation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Oliver was back from his second year in the seminary.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He seemed very eloquent to me in the young people’s meetings, which he conducted.
Chapter 2 of A Man's World by Albert Edwards holds 413 sentences, grouped into 83 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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