Chapter 5 of Leave It to Psmith is here in full — 254 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Leave It to Psmith is here in full — 254 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered. “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time . “Good gracious!” said Eve.
Chapter 5 of Leave It to Psmith is here in full — 254 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading “PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.”
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading “PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.”
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading ““Good gracious!” said Eve.”
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading ““Good gracious!” said Eve.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.”
refrain from harming
From this reading ““My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .”
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading ““My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .”
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In this reading “PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.”
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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 dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
in a polite manner
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading “Good gracious!” said Eve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good gracious!” said Eve.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Good gracious!” said Eve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
a particular point in time
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PSMITH APPLIES FOR EMPLOYMENT Psmith rose courteously as she entered.
refrain from harming
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear Miss Clarkson,” he said, “if you can spare me a moment of your valuable time .
Chapter 5 of Leave It to Psmith by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 254 sentences, grouped into 51 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.
Chapter 5 holds 254 sentences of Leave It to Psmith, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.
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