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Sister Carrie

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.
Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.
Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.
Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.
There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Sister Carrie

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Sister Carrie is here in full — 377 sentences across 76 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/75 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.
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Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.
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Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.
/θɪŋz nuː ɑːr tuː ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt tuː biː nəˈɡlektəd ənd maɪnd wɪtʃ ɪz ə mɪr rɪˈflekʃən ʌv ˈsensəri ˌɪmˈpreʃənz səˈkʌmz tuː ðə flʌd ʌv ˈɑːbdʒekts/
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Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.
/ðʌs ˈlʌvərz ɑːr fərˈɡɑːt.n̩ ˈsɑːroʊz leɪd əˈsaɪd deθ ˈhɪdən frʌm vjuː/
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There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

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.

accumulated adjective US /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading “There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."”

delights noun US /dɪˈlaɪts/

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading “Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.”

heath noun US /hiːθ/

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading “THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.”

sensory adjective US /ˈsensəri/

of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system

From this reading “Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.”

solace noun US /ˈsɑːləs/

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading “THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.”

succumbs verb US /səˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “succumb” — consent reluctantly

From this reading “Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.”

territory noun US /ˈterɪtɔːri/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading “THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.”

trite adjective US /traɪt/

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading “There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."”

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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 Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/

on or to one side

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

BOATSnounUS /boʊts/

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

floodnounUS /flʌd/

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

heathnounUS /hiːθ/

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/

not accessible to view

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/

disregarded

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

NextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

SEAnounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

sensoryadjectiveUS /ˈsensəri/

of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

SOLACEnounUS /ˈsɑːləs/

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

solaces

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

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

succumbsverbUS /səˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “succumb” — consent reluctantly

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Things new are too important to be neglected, and mind, which is a mere reflection of sensory impressions, succumbs to the flood of objects.

TRAVELverbUS /ˈtrævəl/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

untravelledadjective

not traveled over or through

From this reading THE SOLACE OF TRAVEL: THE BOATS OF THE SEA To the untravelled, territory other than their own familiar heath is invariably fascinating.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Thus lovers are forgotten, sorrows laid aside, death hidden from view.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Next to love, it is the one thing which solaces and delights.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There is a world of accumulated feeling back of the trite dramatic expression--"I am going away."

Chapter 25 of Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser holds 377 sentences, grouped into 76 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 25 of Sister Carrie contain?

Chapter 25 holds 377 sentences of Sister Carrie, unabridged, divided into 76 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 25 of Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 377 sentences, grouped into 76 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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Each of the 76 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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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 25 can be played aloud in United States English.

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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About 600 minutes of reading across 2433 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Sister Carrie

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

Caroline
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Sister Carrie; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Meeber
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Sister Carrie; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Boarded
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Sister Carrie; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Afternoon
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Sister Carrie; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.