Chapter 10 of Flappers and Philosophers is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Flappers and Philosophers is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability. "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand. "Sit down. I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you. Sit down."
Chapter 10 of Flappers and Philosophers is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading “During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.”
the act of retaining something
From this reading “"How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.”
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading “During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.”
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading “During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.”
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.”
showing curiosity
From this reading “I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you.”
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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 During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
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From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you.
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
past form of “recede” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
term of address for a man
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
in the direction of
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During his conversation with Dalyrimple his expression kept starting toward a smile, reached a cheerful optimism, and then receded back to imperturbability.
showing curiosity
From this reading I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do, sir?" he laid, holding out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I suppose you're wondering why I wanted you.
Chapter 10 of Flappers and Philosophers by F. Scott (Francis Scott) Fitzgerald holds 440 sentences, grouped into 88 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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