Chapter 4 of The Gay Gnani of Gingalee is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Gay Gnani of Gingalee is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN PRIMORDIAL BIOGEN. His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain. He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before. He was faultlessly groomed in pearl gray. His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
Chapter 4 of The Gay Gnani of Gingalee is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading “He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.”
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading “He was faultlessly groomed in pearl gray.”
completely neat and clean
From this reading “His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.”
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading “His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.”
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading “His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.”
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading “IN PRIMORDIAL BIOGEN.”
comparative of “slim” — being of delicate or slender build
From this reading “He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.”
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading “His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.”
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a counter where ice cream and sodas and sundaes are prepared and served
In this reading “His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.”
anew
In this reading “His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.”
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN PRIMORDIAL BIOGEN.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
without a fault; in a faultless manner
From this reading He was faultlessly groomed in pearl gray.
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He was faultlessly groomed in pearl gray.
neat and smart in appearance; well cared for
From this reading He was faultlessly groomed in pearl gray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
completely neat and clean
From this reading His head was held high--by an immaculate collar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN PRIMORDIAL BIOGEN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
on one occasion
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading He was faultlessly groomed in pearl gray.
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading IN PRIMORDIAL BIOGEN.
comparative of “slim” — being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His penance done, the Mystic of Kankakee presented himself once more at the soda fountain.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was paler, slimmer and altogether more effective than before.
Chapter 4 of The Gay Gnani of Gingalee by Florence, -1912 Huntley holds 143 sentences, grouped into 29 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 4 holds 143 sentences of The Gay Gnani of Gingalee, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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