Chapter XIX of Derelicts, “Ferment,” is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIX
Chapter XIX of Derelicts, “Ferment,” is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully. “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper. “It is very dreadful,” said Yvonne. She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel. It was not a success.
Chapter XIX of Derelicts, “Ferment,” is here in full — 224 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading “She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.”
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading ““Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.”
possessive form of “joyce” — influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
in the recent past
From this reading “She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading ““Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading “She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.”
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.”
plural of “waster” — someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
From this reading “She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.”
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In this reading “She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.”
In this reading ““Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.”
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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 It was not a success.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “It is very dreadful,” said Yvonne.
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is very dreadful,” said Yvonne.
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
possessive form of “joyce” — influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
in the recent past
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
in a mournful manner
From this reading Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a success.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is very dreadful,” said Yvonne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was not a success.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
precisely as stated
From this reading “It is very dreadful,” said Yvonne.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
plural of “waster” — someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
From this reading She was finishing “The Wasters,” Joyce’s lately published novel.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, worse luck,” replied Joyce, looking up from his Sunday newspaper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is all this true?” asked Yvonne, mournfully.
Chapter 19 of Derelicts by William John Locke holds 224 sentences, grouped into 45 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.
Chapter 19 holds 224 sentences of Derelicts, unabridged, divided into 45 reading sections.
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