Chapter 2 of Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information. "You mean that he still loved her. Why, but of course!" "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist. The man disliked her and despised her.
Chapter 2 of Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.”
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading “The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.”
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading “The man disliked her and despised her.”
regarded with aversion
From this reading “The man disliked her and despised her.”
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading “"My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.”
incapable of being cured
From this reading “"My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.”
a message received and understood
From this reading “The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading “The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.”
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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 "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man disliked her and despised her.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why, but of course!"
a young person of either sex
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Why, but of course!"
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The man disliked her and despised her.
regarded with aversion
From this reading The man disliked her and despised her.
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
a young female
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You mean that he still loved her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
incapable of being cured
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
a message received and understood
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
held dear
From this reading "You mean that he still loved her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man disliked her and despised her.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean that he still loved her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why, but of course!"
above and across; more than
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
not in physical motion
From this reading "You mean that he still loved her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You mean that he still loved her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The girl somewhat condensed her brows over this information.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, but of course!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My child," says Jurgen, now with a reproving forefinger, "you are an incurable romanticist.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean that he still loved her.
Chapter 2 of Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice by James Branch Cabell holds 438 sentences, grouped into 88 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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