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Love's Usuries

Chapter I

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LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.
[_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.
"On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]
IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.
Is happiness courted in vain?
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Love's Usuries

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Love's Usuries is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.
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[_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.
/ˈsevrəl ʌv ðə ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈstɔːriz ɑːr riˈprɪntɪd baɪ kaɪnd pərˈmɪʃən ʌv ðə ˈedətər ʌv blæk ənd waɪt ɪn wɪtʃ ˈdʒɜːrnəl ðeɪ ərˈɪdʒənəli əˈpɪrd/
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"On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]
/ɑːn ðə iːv ʌv ðə rɪˈɡɑːtə ɪz riˈprɪntɪd baɪ kaɪnd pərˈmɪʃən ʌv ðə ˈedətər ʌv ðə ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/
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IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.
/ɪn əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən ʌv mʌtʃ ɡʊd ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
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Is happiness courted in vain?
/ɪz ˈhæpinəs ˈkɔːrtɪd ɪn veɪn/

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

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appreciation noun US /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading “IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.”

courted verb US /ˈkɔːrtɪd/

past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards

From this reading “Is happiness courted in vain?”

fellowship noun US /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading “IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.”

gentlewoman noun US /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/

a woman of refinement

From this reading “"On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]”

Magnetism noun US /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/

attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

From this reading “LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.”

Regatta noun US /rɪˈɡɑːtə/

a meeting for boat races

From this reading “"On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]”

reprinted verb US /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading “[_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.”

salisbury noun US /ˈsælzbəri/

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading “LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

GOOD FELLOWSHIP adjective + noun

In this reading “IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.”

kind permission adjective + noun

In this reading “[_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.”

On the Eve preposition + article + noun counted as “on … eve”

In this reading “"On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]”

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

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

APPRECIATIONnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

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

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

BLACKadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

courtedverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/

past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards

From this reading Is happiness courted in vain?

CRESWICKE

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

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

DRANE

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

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

EditornounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

EvenounUS /iːv/

(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 "On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]

FELLOWSHIPnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

FLEETnounUS /fliːt/

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

GENTLEWOMANnounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/

a woman of refinement

From this reading "On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]

GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Is happiness courted in vain?

HENRYnounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

LOUISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

MagnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/

attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

MUCHadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

MysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]

originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/

in an original manner

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

RegattanounUS /rɪˈɡɑːtə/

a meeting for boat races

From this reading "On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "THE GENTLEWOMAN."]

reprintedverbUS /riˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “reprint” — print anew

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

SALISBURYnounUS /ˈsælzbəri/

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

SeveraladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

SQUAREverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading LOUIS CRESWICKE _Author of "Magnetism and Mystery"_ London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Is happiness courted in vain?

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

WHITEnounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading [_Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of_ "BLACK AND WHITE," _in which journal they originally appeared.

Chapter 1 of Love's Usuries by Louis Creswicke holds 420 sentences, grouped into 84 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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