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Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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THE MARQUIS OF LOSSY.
With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.
I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.
Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.
If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.
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A Modern Wizard

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of A Modern Wizard is here in full — 272 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/54 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE MARQUIS OF LOSSY.
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With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.
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I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.
/aɪ θɪŋk ə ˈwʊmənz ˈɪnstɪŋkts ɑːr mɔːr əˈtuːnd tuː ðə ˈɪnfluːənsɪz ʌv ðə ˈsɑːftər ˈpæʃənz ðæn ɑːr ə mænz/
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Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.
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If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.
/ɪf ə ɡɜːrl ɪz ˈkwɪkər tuː dɪˈskʌvər ðæt ʃiː ɪz lʌvd ʃiː ˈɔːlsoʊ ədˈmɪts ˈsuːnər ðæt ʃiː ɪz ɪn lʌv ðoʊ ðə ædˈmɪʃən biː meɪd ˈoʊnli tuː hərˈself/

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admits verb US /ədˈmɪts/

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.”

attuned verb US /əˈtuːnd/

past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with

From this reading “I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.”

detect verb US /dɪˈtekt/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading “With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.”

evidences noun US /ˈevədənsəz/

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading “Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.”

Leon noun US /ˈliːɑːn/

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading “With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.”

quicker adverb US /ˈkwɪkər/

more quickly

From this reading “If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.”

softer adjective US /ˈsɑːftər/

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading “I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.”

unheeded adjective US /ənˈhiːdɪd/

disregarded

From this reading “Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.”

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despite the fact preposition + article + noun counted as “despite … fact”

In this reading “With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.”

often observed adverb + adjective

In this reading “Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.”

woman's instincts noun + noun counted as “woman instinct”

In this reading “I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.”

passes by verb + particle counted as “pass by”

move past

In this reading “Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.”

in love preposition + noun

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

In this reading “If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.”

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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 I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

attunedverbUS /əˈtuːnd/

past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/

in another and different manner

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

ladnounUS /læd/

a boy or man

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

LOSSYadjective

characterized by or causing dissipation of energy

From this reading THE MARQUIS OF LOSSY.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

MARQUISnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading THE MARQUIS OF LOSSY.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MARQUIS OF LOSSY.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

potentlyadverb

in a manner having a powerful influence

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/

more quickly

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading If a girl is quicker to discover that she is loved, she also admits sooner that she is in love, though the admission be made only to herself.

suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MARQUIS OF LOSSY.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

unheededadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/

disregarded

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

unnotedadjective

not taken into account

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Certainly it has been often observed that she will recognize evidences of love, which man passes by unnoted and unheeded.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I think a woman's instincts are more attuned to the influences of the softer passions than are a man's.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading With Leon, the Doctor's suggestion had worked differently, though none the less potently, despite the fact that the lad himself did not detect the symptoms, as did the girl.

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