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The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance
The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance is here in full — 27 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.
I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.
What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.
I will grow young and serious again.
Yes, why not?
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The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance is here in full — 27 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

Line 1
IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.
Line 2
I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.
Line 3
What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.
Line 4
I will grow young and serious again.
Line 5
Yes, why not?

Learner Dictionary

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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Taste verb US /teɪst/

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading “I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.”

All words in this reading · 70

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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

a

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

advice

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

afraid

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

AGAIN

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

and

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From this reading I will grow young and serious again.

BE

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

because

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

been

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

cynic

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

danger

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

DECIDE

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

developing

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

doubt

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

failed

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

far

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

follow

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

for

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

Grail

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

grow

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From this reading I will grow young and serious again.

has

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

have

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

high-souled

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

his

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

Holy

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

humour

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

I

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

I'm

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

IN

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

into

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

is

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

it

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

itself

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

lad

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

From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

less

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

lofty

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

much

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

myself

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

no

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

not

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From this reading Yes, why not?

of

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

only

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

pilgrimage

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

From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

quite

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

right

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

sad

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

said

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

serious

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From this reading I will grow young and serious again.

should

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

so

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

spirit

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

tasteverbUS /teɪst/

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

than

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

that

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

From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

the

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

this

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

TO

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

too

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

transcendental

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

troubadour

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

undertaken

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

wanton

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

was

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

What

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From this reading What should have been a lofty high-souled pilgrimage, only less transcendental than that of the Holy Grail itself, has so far failed, no doubt, because I have undertaken it too much in the wanton spirit of a troubadour.

WHICH

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

why

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From this reading Yes, why not?

will

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

with

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

world

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From this reading I'm afraid I was in danger of developing into a sad cynic, with a taste for the humour of this world.

Yes

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

YOUNG

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From this reading IN WHICH I DECIDE TO BE YOUNG AGAIN Yes, I said to myself, the lad is quite right; I will follow his advice.

Chapter 15 of The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance by Richard Le Gallienne holds 27 sentences, grouped into 6 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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Chapter 15 holds 27 sentences of The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance, unabridged, divided into 6 reading sections.

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Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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Vocabulary met early in The Quest of the Golden Girl: A Romance

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House
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Bachelor
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Knell
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Thirtieth
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