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MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.
Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named Joyful Jingles to Bean.”
She spouted them on special occasions.
Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.
Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”
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Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.
Line 2
Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had namedJoyful Jingles to Bean.”
/ˈdʒeri wɑːz ˈiːkwəli ɪˈleɪtəd ənd bɜːrst ˈɪntuː wʌn ʌv wʌt ʃiː hæd neɪmd ˈdʒɔɪfəl ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz tuː biːn/
Line 3
She spouted them on special occasions.
/ʃiː ˈspaʊtɪd ðem ɑːn ˈspeʃəl əˈkeɪʒənz/
Line 4
Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.
Line 5
Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

Learner Dictionary

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

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Bean noun US /biːn/

any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading “Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.””

elated adjective US /ɪˈleɪtəd/

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading “Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.””

Jingles noun US /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/

plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound

From this reading “Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.””

Joyful adjective US /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

full of or producing joy

From this reading “Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.””

proprietor's noun US /prəˈpraɪətərz/

possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

schemes noun US /skiːmz/

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading ““Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.”

spouted verb US /ˈspaʊtɪd/

past form of “spout” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading “She spouted them on special occasions.”

supporter noun US /səˈpɔːrtər/

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading “MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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

special occasions adjective + noun

In this reading “She spouted them on special occasions.”

burst into verb + particle

In this reading “Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.””

glorious news adjective + noun

In this reading “MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.”

in behalf preposition + noun

In this reading “MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.”

returned from verb + particle counted as “return from”

In this reading “MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.”

All words in this reading · 61

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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 MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

Baretti's

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

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

BeannounUS /biːn/

any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

burstverbUS /bɜːrst/

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

dagonoun

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

DeannounUS /diːn/

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

fellverbUS /fel/

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

FINDSnounUS /faɪndz/

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

Goblin's

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

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

JinglesnounUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/

plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

JoyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

full of or producing joy

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

MARJORIE

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

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/

something you have to do

From this reading She spouted them on special occasions.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

ohnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She spouted them on special occasions.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

proprietor'snounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/

possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

Sabani

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

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

schemesnounUS /skiːmz/

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading She spouted them on special occasions.

spoutedverbUS /ˈspaʊtɪd/

past form of “spout” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading She spouted them on special occasions.

SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

SUPPORTERnounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

ThanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She spouted them on special occasions.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Thanks to our faithful dago friend The Goblin’s schemes fell through.

TisnounUS /tɪz/

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading MARJORIE FINDS A SUPPORTER Marjorie returned from Baretti’s full of the glorious news of the little proprietor’s triumph over Sabani in behalf of Page and Dean.

trouble's

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

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Jerry was equally elated and burst into one of what she had named “Joyful Jingles to Bean.”

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ’Tis plainly seen, oh, upright Bean Such trouble’s not for you.”

Chapter 20 of Marjorie Dean, Marvelous Manager by Josephine, -1931 Chase holds 155 sentences, grouped into 31 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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