Chapter 2 of Mogens, and Other Stories is here in full — 448 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Mogens, and Other Stories is here in full — 448 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Why no, really! I know nothing about that.” “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about.... You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest. The councilor’s family....”
Chapter 2 of Mogens, and Other Stories is here in full — 448 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading “You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ““Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....”
a social unit living together
From this reading “The councilor’s family....””
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading “You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ““Why no, really!”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ““Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ““Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I know nothing about that.”
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The councilor’s family....”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
a social unit living together
From this reading The councilor’s family....”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know nothing about that.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know nothing about that.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.
not any; not one
From this reading “Why no, really!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I know nothing about that.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Why no, really!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know nothing about that.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You understand, of course, consideration for those nearest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why no, really!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, you see, of course, it is of the things one doesn’t like to talk about....
Chapter 2 of Mogens, and Other Stories by J. P. (Jens Peter) Jacobsen holds 448 sentences, grouped into 90 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 2 holds 448 sentences of Mogens, and Other Stories, unabridged, divided into 90 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 2 of Mogens, and Other Stories by J. P. (Jens Peter) Jacobsen exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 448 sentences, grouped into 90 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.
Work through the 90 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.
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About 112 minutes of reading across 271 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
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