Chapter 1 of Firth's World is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Firth's World is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BY IRVING COX, JR. _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go. It's quite safe to leave us. I want to talk to him. Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
Chapter 1 of Firth's World is here in full — 265 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading “BY IRVING COX, JR.”
having the ability or power to create
From this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading “BY IRVING COX, JR.”
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island
From this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
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In this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
In this reading “_His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.”
In this reading “It's quite safe to leave us.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY IRVING COX, JR.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading BY IRVING COX, JR.
having the ability or power to create
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want to talk to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading BY IRVING COX, JR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's quite safe to leave us.
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading BY IRVING COX, JR.
go away from a place
From this reading It's quite safe to leave us.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
and nothing more
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
above and across; more than
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
inferior in rank or status
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It's quite safe to leave us.
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It's quite safe to leave us.
be seated
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I want to talk to him.
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's quite safe to leave us.
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It's quite safe to leave us.
a book written by Sir Thomas More (1516) describing the perfect society on an imaginary island
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to talk to him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _His world was Utopia inhabited only by wealthy, brilliant, creative, ambitious people; it was the ultimate in freedom, exempt from taxes, social problems, petty responsibilities...._ Let him go.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sit over there, Chris, where you can be comfortable.
Chapter 1 of Firth's World by Irving E., Jr. Cox holds 265 sentences, grouped into 53 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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