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The Girl in His Mind

Chapter I

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Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!
The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.
Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.
The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.
Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.
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The Girl in His Mind

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Girl in His Mind is here in full — 708 sentences across 142 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/141 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!
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The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.
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Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.
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The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.
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Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Blake's noun US /bleɪks/

possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading “Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.”

constituted adjective US /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading “The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.”

countless adjective US /ˈkaʊntləs/

too numerous to be counted

From this reading “Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!”

hovering verb US /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading “Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.”

lascivious adjective US /ləˈsɪviəs/

driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires

From this reading “Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.”

performing noun US /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading “The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.”

practiced adjective US /ˈpræktəst/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading “The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.”

ritual noun US /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/

any customary observance or practice

From this reading “The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.”

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on the eve preposition + article + noun counted as “on … eve”

In this reading “The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.”

in the shadows preposition + article + noun counted as “in … shadow”

In this reading “Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.”

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From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

betrothalnoun

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/

possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

chocoletto

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From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

dancenounUS /dæns/

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

Dubhe

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

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

evenounUS /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

expurgatedadjective

having material deleted

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

G-stringnoun

minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

hideverbUS /haɪd/

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.

kylee

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

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

lasciviousadjectiveUS /ləˈsɪviəs/

driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires

From this reading Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.

Louave

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

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

nakednessnoun

the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

Nathan

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

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The G-string that constituted the chocoletto girl's entire costume put her but one degree above the nakedness which the original dance demanded.

ritualnounUS /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/

any customary observance or practice

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

sexnounUS /seks/

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.

slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Expurgated or not, however, it was still on the lascivious side.

summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The dance that the chocoletto girl was performing was an expurgated version of the kylee sex ritual which the Louave maidens of Dubhe 7 practiced on the eve of their betrothal.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Nathan Blake's voice was slightly thick when he summoned the waiter who was hovering in the shadows at the back of the room.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every man's mind is a universe with countless places in which he can hide--even from himself!

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