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Imaginary Interviews

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.
"There is another question, the last: '6.
Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"
The prominent author roared with laughter.
"Read that again!"
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Imaginary Interviews

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Imaginary Interviews is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.
/hiːr ðə ˈprɑːmənənt ˈɔːθər roʊz bʌt wiː steɪd hɪm wɪð ə ˈdʒestʃər/
Line 2
"There is another question, the last: '6.
Line 3
Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"
/duː juː ker tuː kənˈveɪ ˈeni hɪnts ɔːr səˈdʒestʃənz ɡliːnd frʌm jɔːr ˈpɜːrsɪnəl ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz ɪn ðə klaɪm tuː səkˈses ðæt meɪ meɪk ˈiːziər ðə ˈɡeɪnɪŋ ʌv ðə haɪts fɔːr ðə bɪˈɡɪnər/
Line 4
The prominent author roared with laughter.
/ðə ˈprɑːmənənt ˈɔːθər rɔːrd wɪð ˈlæftər/
Line 5
"Read that again!"
/red ðæt əˈɡen/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

beginner noun US /bɪˈɡɪnər/

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading “Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"”

convey verb US /kənˈveɪ/

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading “Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"”

gaining verb US /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading “Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"”

gleaned verb US /ɡliːnd/

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading “Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"”

heights noun US /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading “Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"”

hints noun US /hɪnts/

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading “Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"”

prominent adjective US /ˈprɑːmənənt/

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading “Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.”

suggestions noun US /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading “Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"”

All words in this reading · 48

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

6

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "There is another question, the last: '6.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "Read that again!"

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "There is another question, the last: '6.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

beginnernounUS /bɪˈɡɪnər/

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

climbverbUS /klaɪm/

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

heightsnounUS /haɪts/

a high place

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

hintsnounUS /hɪnts/

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "There is another question, the last: '6.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "There is another question, the last: '6.

laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/

the sound of laughing

From this reading The prominent author roared with laughter.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "There is another question, the last: '6.

ReadverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Read that again!"

roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The prominent author roared with laughter.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

stayedverbUS /steɪd/

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is another question, the last: '6.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here the prominent author rose, but we stayed him with a gesture.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you care to convey any hints or suggestions gleaned from your personal experiences in the climb to success that may make easier the gaining of the heights for the beginner?"

Chapter 7 of Imaginary Interviews by William Dean Howells holds 400 sentences, grouped into 80 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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Printed
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United
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