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The Swoop!

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.
The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.
A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.
Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.
All was stir and activity.
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The Swoop!

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of The Swoop! is here in full — 69 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.
/ðə ɡreɪt ˈbætəl ðə nuːz ðæt æn ˈoʊ.pən ˈrʌptʃər hæd əˈkɜːrd bɪˈtwiːn ðə ˈdʒenərəlz ʌv ðə tuː ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ ˈɑːrmiz wɑːz nɑːt sloʊ ɪn ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
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The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.
/ðə ˈɜːrli ɪˈdɪʃənz ʌv ðə ˈiːvnɪŋ ˈpeɪpərz wɜːr fʊl ʌv ɪt/
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A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.
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Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.
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All was stir and activity.
/ɔːl wɑːz stɜːr ənd ækˈtɪvəti/

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.

bulging adjective US /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/

curving or bulging outward

From this reading “Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.”

circulating adjective US /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/

passing from one to another

From this reading “THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.”

editions noun US /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading “The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.”

foreheads noun US /ˈfɔːrhedz/

plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading “Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.”

invading adjective US /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading “THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.”

Reich noun US /raɪk/

the German state

From this reading “A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.”

rupture verb US /ˈrʌptʃər/

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading “THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.”

symposium noun US /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/

a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations

From this reading “A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.”

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

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/

any specific behavior

From this reading All was stir and activity.

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 All was stir and activity.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/

curving or bulging outward

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

character-sketches

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

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

Chiozza

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

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/

passing from one to another

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/

brought together in one place

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

Dr

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

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.

editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.

editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/

plural of “editor” — 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 Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

Emil

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

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.

foreheadsnounUS /ˈfɔːrhedz/

plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.

GeneralsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/

plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.

knobblyadjective

having knobs

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

MoneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.

ReichnounUS /raɪk/

the German state

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

Saleeby

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

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

Sandow

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

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

stirverbUS /stɜːr/

move an implement through

From this reading All was stir and activity.

symposiumnounUS /sɪmˈpoʊziəm/

a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations

From this reading A symposium of the opinions of Dr. Emil Reich, Dr. Saleeby, Sandow, Mr. Chiozza Money, and Lady Grove was hastily collected.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE GREAT BATTLE The news that an open rupture had occurred between the Generals of the two invading armies was not slow in circulating.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The early editions of the evening papers were full of it.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young men with knobbly and bulging foreheads were turned on by their editors to write character-sketches of the two generals.

Chapter 15 of The Swoop! by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse holds 69 sentences, grouped into 14 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.

What does chapter 15 of The Swoop! contain?

Chapter 15 holds 69 sentences of The Swoop!, unabridged, divided into 14 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 15 of The Swoop! by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 69 sentences, grouped into 14 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 15 can be played aloud in United States English.

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Clarence
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Chugwater
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Looked
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Around
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