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The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.
Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.
Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.
We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.
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The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig is here in full — 227 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.
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Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.
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Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.
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We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

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consciously adverb US /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/

with awareness

From this reading “We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.”

cynicism noun US /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading “Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.”

delusion noun US /dɪˈluːʒən/

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading “Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.”

interiors noun US /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/

plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something

From this reading “CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.”

simper noun US /ˈsɪmpər/

a silly self-conscious smile

From this reading “Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.”

sneer verb US /snɪr/

express through a scornful smile

From this reading “Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.”

tends verb US /tendz/

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading “Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.”

unprepared adjective US /ˌʌnpriˈperd/

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading “CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.”

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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 CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/

with awareness

From this reading We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

CRAIG

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

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

DANGERnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

flingverbUS /flɪŋ/

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/

plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

lieverbUS /laɪ/

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

lightsnounUS /laɪts/

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

others

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

From this reading We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

pharisaism

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

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

rashnounUS /ræʃ/

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

rashernoun

a commercially important fish of the Pacific coast of North America

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/

make visible

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

simpernounUS /ˈsɪmpər/

a silly self-conscious smile

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

sneerverbUS /snɪr/

express through a scornful smile

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

SWEETadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

tendsverbUS /tendz/

third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Such frankness tends to destroy "sympathetic interest," to make delusion and illusion impossible; it gives cynicism and his brother, pharisaism, their opportunity to simper and to sneer.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/

without awareness

From this reading We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We lie to others unconsciously; we lie to ourselves both consciously and unconsciously.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Still rasher is it to fling wide the doors of a human heart, and, without any clever arrangement of lights and shades, reveal in the full face of the sun exactly what goes on there.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading CRAIG IN SWEET DANGER It is a rash enterprise to open wide to the world the private doors of the family, to expose intimate interiors all unconscious of outside observation, and all unprepared for it.

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