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The Golden Book of Springfield

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Golden Book of Springfield is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.
April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.
He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.
He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.
In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.
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The Golden Book of Springfield

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Golden Book of Springfield is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.
/ˈfɜːrðər dɪˈskʌʃən ʌv ðə pəˈlɪtəkəl məˈʃiːnəri ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ ðə ˈsɪti hɔːl dræɡ net ʌv drʌɡ stɔːrz ˈkɑːfi ˈhaʊsəz ənd dæns hɔːlz/
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April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.
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He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.
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He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.
/hiː mʌst ʌv kɔːrs ɡet hɪz məˈdʒɔːrɪtiz frʌm ðə ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti ˈstuːdənts huː ɑːr ðə məˈdʒɔːrəti ʌv ðə ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən soʊ ˈmeni ɑːr ˈstʌdiɪŋ ˈiːvɪn ˈæftər ˈmerɪdʒ ənd soʊ ˈmeni men kənˈtɪnjuː ðer ˈstʌdiz ˈæftər ˈentərɪŋ ˈbɪznəs/
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In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.
/ɪn pəˈlɪtəkəl ˈaʊərz ðə ˈætətuːd ˈiːvɪn ʌv ðə ˈoʊldər ˈstuːdənts ʌv ðə ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti ʌv ˈsprɪŋfiːld ɪz ˈsiːmɪŋli ənˈɡreɪtfəl/

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conceals verb US /kənˈsiːlz/

third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading “He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.”

drug verb US /drʌɡ/

administer a drug to

From this reading “FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.”

halls noun US /hɔːlz/

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading “FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.”

majorities noun US /məˈdʒɔːrɪtiz/

plural of “majority” — the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading “He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.”

senators noun US /ˈsenətərz/

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading “He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.”

Singapore noun US /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading “April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.”

Springfield noun US /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading “In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.”

ungrateful adjective US /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading “In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.”

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DRUG STORES verb + noun counted as “drug store”

In this reading “FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.”

DANCE HALLS noun + noun counted as “dance hall”

large room used mainly for dancing

In this reading “FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.”

many men adjective + noun

In this reading “He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.”

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11

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From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

2018

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

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

CITYnounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

COFFEEnounUS /ˈkɑːfi/

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

concealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/

third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

DANCEnounUS /dæns/

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

DISCUSSIONnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

DRAGverbUS /dræɡ/

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

DRUGverbUS /drʌɡ/

administer a drug to

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/

a movement into or inward

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

FURTHERadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

HALLnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

HALLSnounUS /hɔːlz/

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.

HOUSESnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

INCLUDINGverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

Kopensky

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

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

MACHINERYnounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

majoritiesnounUS /məˈdʒɔːrɪtiz/

plural of “majority” — the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/

the head of a city government

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

NETnounUS /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

POLITICALadjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/

from appearances alone

From this reading In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.

senatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

SingaporenounUS /ˈsɪŋəpɔːr/

the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports

From this reading April 11, 2018:—Mayor Kopensky is particularly deep in Singapore learning.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.

STORESnounUS /stɔːrz/

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FURTHER DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL MACHINERY, INCLUDING THE CITY HALL DRAG NET OF DRUG STORES, COFFEE HOUSES AND DANCE HALLS.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading In political hours the attitude even of the older students of the University of Springfield is seemingly ungrateful.

UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

wealthnounUS /welθ/

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

well-beloved

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

From this reading He conceals his well-beloved studies in public, as senators of old used to conceal their wealth.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He must, of course, get his majorities from the University students, who are the majority of the population, so many are studying even after marriage, and so many men continue their studies after entering business.

Chapter 7 of The Golden Book of Springfield by Vachel Lindsay holds 129 sentences, grouped into 26 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.

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