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Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of Kimono is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.
Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.
He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.
He was very keen on his tennis.
It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.
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Kimono

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of Kimono is here in full — 178 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.
Line 2
Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.
Line 3
He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.
/hiː wɑːz ˈtaɪərd ʌv ˈtrævəlɪŋ ənd wɑːz ɡlæd tuː ˈsetəl daʊn ɪn ðə ˈsembləns ʌv ə hoʊm laɪf/
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He was very keen on his tennis.
/hiː wɑːz ˈveri kiːn ɑːn hɪz ˈtenəs/
Line 5
It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

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.

Ara noun US /ˈærə/

a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma

From this reading “EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.”

decreasing adjective US /dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/

becoming less or smaller

From this reading “Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.”

eurasia noun US /jʊˈreɪʒə/

the land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia

From this reading “EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.”

Japanese noun US /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading “Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.”

semblance noun US /ˈsembləns/

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading “He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.”

tennis noun US /ˈtenəs/

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading “He was very keen on his tennis.”

Tokyo noun US /ˈtoʊkioʊ/

the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan

From this reading “Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.”

traveling noun US /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading “He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.”

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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 Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

AranounUS /ˈærə/

a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

bloomnounUS /bluːm/

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

decreasingadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/

becoming less or smaller

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

EURASIAnounUS /jʊˈreɪʒə/

the land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

Forsyth

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

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

Geoffrey

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From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

Kaeri-bana

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

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He was very keen on his tennis.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

Mono-sugo

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

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

omoshiro

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

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was very keen on his tennis.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

QueeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

Reggie

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

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was also a great pleasure to see so much of Reggie Forsyth.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading He was very keen on his tennis.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

TokyonounUS /ˈtoʊkioʊ/

the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading He was tired of traveling, and was glad to settle down in the semblance of a home life.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very keen on his tennis.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Although he felt a decreasing interest in the Japanese people, Geoffrey was enjoying his stay in Tokyo.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

ya

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

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading EURASIA _Mono-sugo ya Ara omoshiro no Kaeri-bana._ Queer-- Yes, but attractive Are the flowers which bloom out of season.

Chapter 15 of Kimono by John Paris holds 178 sentences, grouped into 36 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.

What does chapter 15 of Kimono contain?

Chapter 15 holds 178 sentences of Kimono, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 15 of Kimono by John Paris exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 178 sentences, grouped into 36 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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Work through the 36 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 36 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

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Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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Vocabulary met early in Kimono

Words and structures a reader meets early in Kimono, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Shibukaro
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Kimono; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Shiranedo
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Kimono; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Hatsu-chigiri
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Whether
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Kimono; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.