Chapter 21 of An Experiment in Altruism is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of An Experiment in Altruism is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE. The socialistic banquet was a success. Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People. The Young Reformer presided with great ease. The repast was not formal.
Chapter 21 of An Experiment in Altruism is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading “The socialistic banquet was a success.”
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading ““Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE.”
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.”
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading “The repast was not formal.”
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading “The Young Reformer presided with great ease.”
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading “The Young Reformer presided with great ease.”
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading “Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.”
advocating or following the socialist principles
From this reading “The socialistic banquet was a success.”
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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the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy
In this reading “Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.”
In this reading “Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.”
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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 The socialistic banquet was a success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The socialistic banquet was a success.
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading “Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE.
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The Young Reformer presided with great ease.
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The repast was not formal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Young Reformer presided with great ease.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The repast was not formal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The Young Reformer presided with great ease.
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading The Young Reformer presided with great ease.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The repast was not formal.
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
advocating or following the socialist principles
From this reading The socialistic banquet was a success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The socialistic banquet was a success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The socialistic banquet was a success.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ich selber bin Volk.”—HEINRICH HEINE.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The socialistic banquet was a success.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Various members of the upper classes were present, and several representatives of the People.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Young Reformer presided with great ease.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Young Reformer presided with great ease.
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