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A Truthful Woman in Southern California

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of A Truthful Woman in Southern California is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HER CITY AND COUNTY.
"Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."
In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.
Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.
But the faces are German and Irish.
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A Truthful Woman in Southern California

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of A Truthful Woman in Southern California is here in full — 127 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HER CITY AND COUNTY.
/hɜːr ˈsɪti ənd ˈkaʊnti/
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"Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."
Line 3
In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.
Line 4
Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.
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But the faces are German and Irish.
/bʌt ðə ˈfeɪsəz ɑːr ˈdʒɜːrmən ənd ˈaɪrɪʃ/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

apricots noun US /ˈæprəkɑːts/

plural of “apricot” — Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach

From this reading “"Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."”

cultivate verb US /ˈkʌltəveɪt/

foster the growth of

From this reading “Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.”

excluded verb US /ɪkˈskluːdəd/

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading “Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.”

intone verb US /ˌɪnˈtoʊn/

utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

From this reading “Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.”

Limes noun US /laɪmz/

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading “"Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."”

Syrian adjective US /ˈsɪriən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture

From this reading “"Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."”

types noun US /taɪps/

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading “In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.”

wines noun US /waɪnz/

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading “"Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."”

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading HER CITY AND COUNTY.

applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

apricotsnounUS /ˈæprəkɑːts/

plural of “apricot” — Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

Barbara

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

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

citrons

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

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

CITYnounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading HER CITY AND COUNTY.

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

COUNTYnounUS /ˈkaʊnti/

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading HER CITY AND COUNTY.

cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/

foster the growth of

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

excludedverbUS /ɪkˈskluːdəd/

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But the faces are German and Irish.

FathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading But the faces are German and Irish.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading HER CITY AND COUNTY.

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

intoneverbUS /ˌɪnˈtoʊn/

utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading But the faces are German and Irish.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

LimesnounUS /laɪmz/

plural of “lime” — a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

Othmanee

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

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

quinces

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

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

sedulouslyadverb

in a sedulous manner

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

SyrianadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

typesnounUS /taɪps/

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

close enough to be walked to

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

winesnounUS /waɪnz/

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading "Syrian apples, Othmanee quinces, Limes and citrons and apricots, And wines that are known to Eastern princes."

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Holy Fathers still intone the service within the massive mission walls; they still cultivate the large garden, from which woman is sedulously excluded.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In walking through the streets of Santa Barbara you may still see the various types, but not so clearly defined as of old.

Chapter 11 of A Truthful Woman in Southern California by Kate Sanborn holds 127 sentences, grouped into 26 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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Chapter 11 holds 127 sentences of A Truthful Woman in Southern California, unabridged, divided into 26 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in A Truthful Woman in Southern California

Words and structures a reader meets early in A Truthful Woman in Southern California, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Coronado
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Beach
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Associate
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Closely
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