Chapter 20 of Still Jim is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 20 of Still Jim is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it. This is the sex stamp of women." MUSINGS OF THE ELEPHANT. With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose. "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
Chapter 20 of Still Jim is here in full — 396 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/79 · 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.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “"Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.”
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.”
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading “MUSINGS OF THE ELEPHANT.”
the quality of being loyal
From this reading “THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.”
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “MUSINGS OF THE ELEPHANT.”
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.”
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading “This is the sex stamp of women."”
walk heavily
From this reading “This is the sex stamp of women."”
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 THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading MUSINGS OF THE ELEPHANT.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the sex stamp of women."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
the quality of being loyal
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading MUSINGS OF THE ELEPHANT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is the sex stamp of women."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading This is the sex stamp of women."
walk heavily
From this reading This is the sex stamp of women."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the sex stamp of women."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Give Mr. Saradokis and his friend a chance to talk, of course, Bill.
the act of using
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
during the time that
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a quick glance at Sara, Jim rose.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE DAY'S WORK "Women know a loyalty that men scorn while they use it.
Chapter 20 of Still Jim by Honoré Morrow holds 396 sentences, grouped into 80 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 20 holds 396 sentences of Still Jim, unabridged, divided into 80 reading sections.
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