Chapter 1 of Something New is here in full — 335 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Something New is here in full — 335 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I do a short story for it every week, under various names. A duke or an earl goes with each story. I loathe it intensely." "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point. What is a wand of death?"
Chapter 1 of Something New is here in full — 335 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 33/67 · 5 reading units · Lines 161–165
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.
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading “"I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.”
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading “A duke or an earl goes with each story.”
with resolute determination
From this reading “"I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.”
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading “I loathe it intensely."”
find repugnant
From this reading “I loathe it intensely."”
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading “"I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.”
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading “What is a wand of death?"”
migratory
From this reading “"I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A duke or an earl goes with each story.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading What is a wand of death?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A duke or an earl goes with each story.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A duke or an earl goes with each story.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading A duke or an earl goes with each story.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
with resolute determination
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A duke or an earl goes with each story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading I loathe it intensely."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is a wand of death?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
find repugnant
From this reading I loathe it intensely."
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is a wand of death?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A duke or an earl goes with each story.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
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 I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading What is a wand of death?"
migratory
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I do a short story for it every week, under various names.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is a wand of death?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading A duke or an earl goes with each story.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry for your troubles," said Ashe firmly; "but we are wandering from the point.
Chapter 1 of Something New by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 335 sentences, grouped into 67 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 1 holds 335 sentences of Something New, unabridged, divided into 67 reading sections.
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