Chapter 2 of The Intrusion of Jimmy is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Intrusion of Jimmy is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
I believe it is!' I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom. Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute. In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur. He knows."
Chapter 2 of The Intrusion of Jimmy is here in full — 234 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 18/46 · 5 reading units · Lines 86–90
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading “Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.”
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.”
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading “Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.”
a large number or amount
From this reading “I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.”
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.”
give an incentive for action
From this reading “Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.”
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading “I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe it is!'
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
a large number or amount
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knows."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe it is!'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I believe it is!'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I believe it is!'
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
give an incentive for action
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I've been through it dozens of times; it is a recognized early symptom.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
except if; if not
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Unless prompt measures are taken, it will develop into something acute.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In these matters, stand on your Uncle Arthur.
Chapter 2 of The Intrusion of Jimmy by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 234 sentences, grouped into 47 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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