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Geoffrey Strong

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Geoffrey Strong is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards • Curated US English Learning Edition
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SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.
DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.
'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'
Who is it says that?
You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Geoffrey Strong

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Geoffrey Strong is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.
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DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.
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'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'
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Who is it says that?
/huː ɪz ɪt sez ðæt/
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You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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breeding noun US /ˈbriːdɪŋ/

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading “You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.”

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coincidences noun US /koʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/

plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading “'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'”

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exquisite adjective US /ˈekskwəzət/

intense or sharp

From this reading “You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.”

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incompatible adjective US /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/

not compatible

From this reading “You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.”

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medicine noun US /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading “You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.”

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personally adverb US /ˈpɜːrsənəli/

as yourself

From this reading “You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.”

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refinement noun US /rəˈfaɪnmənt/

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading “You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.”

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studying noun US /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading “You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.”

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All words in this reading · 57

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1900

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From this reading SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.

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From this reading SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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careernounUS /kərˈɪr/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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coincidencesnounUS /koʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/

plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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ELMERTON

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From this reading SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.

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exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/

intense or sharp

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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GiveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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I'll

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From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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incompatibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/

not compatible

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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JIM

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From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.

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letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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LIGHTSnounUS /laɪts/

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.

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man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading 'Give me a man's coincidences and I'll give you his life!'

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mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/

as yourself

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Who is it says that?

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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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SIDEnounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading SIDE LIGHTS ELMERTON, June 20, 1900.

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studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Who is it says that?

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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womanlinessnoun

the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female

From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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women's

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From this reading You want my opinion about women's studying medicine; you personally have reason to think that the career of medicine is not incompatible with true womanliness, exquisite refinement, perfect grace and breeding.

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writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DEAR JIM:--It is rather curious that you should have written me this particular letter at this particular time.

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Chapter 9 of Geoffrey Strong by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards holds 184 sentences, grouped into 37 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 9 holds 184 sentences of Geoffrey Strong, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 9 of Geoffrey Strong by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 184 sentences, grouped into 37 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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