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The Law and the Lady

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of Ariel in her man’s jacket and hat.
The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.
His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.
I said Good-morning on getting into the chaise.
Ariel only said Gee up!” and started the pony.
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The Law and the Lady

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of The Law and the Lady is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance ofArielin her man’s jacket and hat.
Line 2
The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.
Line 3
His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.
/hɪz ˈdraɪvər sæt wɪp ɪn hænd mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl tuː ðə dʒaɪbz ənd dʒests ðæt wɜːr ˈflaɪɪŋ ərˈaʊnd hɜːr/
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I saidGood-morningon getting into the chaise.
Line 5
Ariel only saidGee up!” and started the pony.

Learner Dictionary

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chaise noun US /ʃeɪz/

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading “I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.”

Gee noun US /dʒiː/

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading “Ariel only said “Gee up!” and started the pony.”

gibes noun US /dʒaɪbz/

plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

From this reading “His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.”

impenetrable adjective US /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading “His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.”

jests noun US /dʒests/

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading “His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.”

magnificently adverb US /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/

extremely well

From this reading “His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.”

occult verb US /əˈkʌlt/

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading “I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.”

slang verb US /slæŋ/

use slang or vulgar language

From this reading “I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

Ariel

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading I said “Good-morning” on getting into the chaise.

collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/

brought together in one place

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

fidgetyadjective

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

FOUNDverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

GeenounUS /dʒiː/

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading Ariel only said “Gee up!” and started the pony.

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I said “Good-morning” on getting into the chaise.

gibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/

plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

Good-morning

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

From this reading I said “Good-morning” on getting into the chaise.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

hatnounUS /hæt/

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/

not in action or at work

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I said “Good-morning” on getting into the chaise.

jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/

a short coat

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

jestsnounUS /dʒests/

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

magnificentlyadverbUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsəntli/

extremely well

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

man'snounUS /mænz/

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/

cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I said “Good-morning” on getting into the chaise.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Ariel only said “Gee up!” and started the pony.

ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

pony-chaise

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I said “Good-morning” on getting into the chaise.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

slangverbUS /slæŋ/

use slang or vulgar language

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Ariel only said “Gee up!” and started the pony.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I FOUND all the idle boys in the neighborhood collected around the pony-chaise, expressing, in the occult language of slang, their high enjoyment and appreciation at the appearance of “Ariel” in her man’s jacket and hat.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Ariel only said “Gee up!” and started the pony.

uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The pony was fidgety--_he_ felt the influence of the popular uproar.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

whipverbUS /wɪp/

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading His driver sat, whip in hand, magnificently impenetrable to the gibes and jests that were flying around her.

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