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The Inimitable Jeeves

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Inimitable Jeeves is here in full — 183 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.
The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.
Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.
The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.
You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.
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The Inimitable Jeeves

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Inimitable Jeeves is here in full — 183 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.
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The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.
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Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.
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The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.
/ðə ˈbjuːti ʌv ðə θɪŋ wɑːz juː siː ðæt ˈnʌθɪŋ kʊd ˈpɑːsəbli ɡoʊ rɔːŋ/
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You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

Learner Dictionary

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.

binge noun US /bɪndʒ/

any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading “The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.”

drawback noun US /ˈdrɔːbæk/

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading “The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.”

flaw noun US /flɔː/

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading “Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.”

fruity adjective US /ˈfruːti/

tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit

From this reading “The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.”

hero's noun US /ˈhɪroʊz/

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

hitch verb US /hɪtʃ/

to hook or entangle

From this reading “You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.”

rummy noun US /ˈrʌmi/

a chronic drinker

From this reading “THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.”

singularly adverb US /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading “The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

absolutely perfect adverb + adjective

In this reading “THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.”

same moment adjective + noun

In this reading “You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.”

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

without delay or immediately

In this reading “The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.”

go wrong verb + adjective

be unsuccessful

In this reading “The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.”

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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 Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.

absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

bingenounUS /bɪndʒ/

any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

Chappie

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

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

don't

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

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

drawbacknounUS /ˈdrɔːbæk/

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

flawnounUS /flɔː/

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.

fruityadjectiveUS /ˈfruːti/

tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

HERO'SnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/

to hook or entangle

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

how

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

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

it's

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

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

Jeeves

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

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/

by chance

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

REWARDnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrd/

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

rummynounUS /ˈrʌmi/

a chronic drinker

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.

There's

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

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

wasn't

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

From this reading Still, apart from that there wasn’t a flaw.

watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading You know how it is, as a rule, when you want to get Chappie A on Spot B at exactly the same moment when Chappie C is on Spot D. There’s always a chance of a hitch.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

wouldn't

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From this reading The drawback to this otherwise singularly fruity binge was, of course, the fact that Jeeves wouldn’t be on the spot to watch me in action.

wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The beauty of the thing was, you see, that nothing could possibly go wrong.

you've

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From this reading THE HERO’S REWARD I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rummy how nothing in this world ever seems to be absolutely perfect.

Chapter 6 of The Inimitable Jeeves by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 183 sentences, grouped into 37 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.

What does chapter 6 of The Inimitable Jeeves contain?

Chapter 6 holds 183 sentences of The Inimitable Jeeves, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.

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Either
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Bertie
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