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The Stars Incline
The Stars Incline

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Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.
Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.
Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.
“It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.
We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”
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The Stars Incline

Chapter X

Chapter 10 of The Stars Incline is here in full — 176 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.
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Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.
/ˈɔːlsoʊ ʃiː dɪˈskʌvərd ðæt əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən wɪð ə ˈnuːzpeɪpər ənd kəˈnekʃən wɪð ə ˈwiːkli ˈstaɪpənd ɡeɪv hɜːr ə preˈstiːʒ wɪð hɜːr ˈfeloʊ ˈstuːdənts wɪtʃ noʊ əˈmaʊnt ʌv ˈsplendɪd ˈæmətɜːr ˈefərt wʊd hæv wʌn fɔːr hɜːr/
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Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.
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“It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.
/ɪt ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz sæd tuː siː ə ˈstuːdənt wɪð ə riːl ɡɪft nɪˈɡlektɪŋ ɪt fɔːr ə ˈfænsid ˈtælənt hiː sed ənd ɪt ɪz ˈiːkwəli ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ wen ˈeni ʌv ˈaʊər ˈstuːdənts ˈwaɪzli ˈfɑːloʊ ðə laɪn ʌv wɜːrk fɔːr wɪtʃ ðeɪ ɑːr ˈfɪtəd/
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We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

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.

amateur noun US /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading “Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.”

Burroughs noun US /ˈbʌroʊz/

United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)

From this reading “Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.”

congratulated verb US /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading “Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.”

neglecting verb US /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading ““It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.”

prestige noun US /preˈstiːʒ/

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading “Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.”

satisfying adjective US /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading ““It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.”

stipend noun US /ˈstaɪpənd/

a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose

From this reading “Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.”

theatrical adjective US /θiˈætrɪkəl/

of or relating to the theater

From this reading “Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.”

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.

fellow students noun + noun counted as “fellow student”

In this reading “Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.”

turn out verb + adjective

be shown or be found to be

In this reading “We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.””

knew about verb + particle counted as “know about”

In this reading “Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/

a quantity of money

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/

United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

dabblers

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

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

don't

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

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

Dorothy

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

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

editornounUS /ˈedətər/

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

effortnounUS /ˈefərt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

ExpressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

fanciedadjectiveUS /ˈfænsid/

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

giftnounUS /ɡɪft/

something acquired without compensation

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

Mayfield's

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

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

Nels

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

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

Riordan

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

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

RuthnounUS /ruːθ/

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

sadadjectiveUS /sæd/

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

stipendnounUS /ˈstaɪpənd/

a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

TerrynounUS /ˈteri/

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

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From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/

of or relating to the theater

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Dorothy and Nels told every one they knew about “Ruth Mayfield’s splendid success,” and Professor Burroughs congratulated her.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We don’t want to turn out dabblers, and too often that’s what art students become.”

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/

in a wise manner

From this reading “It is always sad to see a student with a real gift neglecting it for a fancied talent,” he said, “and it is equally satisfying when any of our students wisely follow the line of work for which they are fitted.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Also she discovered that association with a newspaper and connection with a weekly stipend gave her a prestige with her fellow students which no amount of splendid amateur effort would have won for her.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Terry Riordan arranged an interview for Ruth with the Sunday editor of the _Express_, with the result that she found herself promised to do a weekly page of theatrical sketches, beginning the first of the year, and she discovered the unique joy of having real work which was wanted and for which she would receive money.

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