Chapter 3 of The Prose of Alfred Lichtenstein is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of The Prose of Alfred Lichtenstein is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable. I always try to free myself. I am seldom successful. I know that an understanding woman might free me. This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
Chapter 3 of The Prose of Alfred Lichtenstein is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading “For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.”
being one more than seventeen
From this reading “This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.”
giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
From this reading “For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading “For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.”
United States mathematician who contributed to the development of atom bombs and of stored-program digital computers (1903-1957)
From this reading “This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.”
not often
From this reading “I am seldom successful.”
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading “This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.”
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading “I am seldom successful.”
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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 This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always try to free myself.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am seldom successful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know that an understanding woman might free me.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
offensive to the mind
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I always try to free myself.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I always try to free myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that an understanding woman might free me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I know that an understanding woman might free me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I always try to free myself.
United States mathematician who contributed to the development of atom bombs and of stored-program digital computers (1903-1957)
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
not often
From this reading I am seldom successful.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading I am seldom successful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that an understanding woman might free me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For me the erotic discussions had gradually become detestable.
a special situation
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I always try to free myself.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I always try to free myself.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading I know that an understanding woman might free me.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I know that an understanding woman might free me.
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From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
a late time of life
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This one wouldn't: Miss Neumann is a silly young thing, eighteen years old.
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