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Very Woman (Sixtine)
Very Woman (Sixtine)

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Very Woman (Sixtine) is here in full — 52 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."
Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.
Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.
When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.
Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.
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Very Woman (Sixtine)

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Very Woman (Sixtine) is here in full — 52 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."
Line 2
Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.
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Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.
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When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.
/wen hiː dɪd nɑːt fiːl ˈluːsəd ɪˈnʌf fɔːr ðə ˈlɑːdʒɪk ʌv proʊz hiː əˈmjuːzd hɪmˈself/
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Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

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.

admitting verb US /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.”

analysis noun US /əˈnæləsəs/

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading “Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.”

logic noun US /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading “When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.”

lucid adjective US /ˈluːsəd/

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading “When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.”

non adverb US /nɑːn/

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading “REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."”

prose noun US /proʊz/

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading “When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.”

sensations noun US /senˈseɪʃənz/

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading “Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.”

suffices verb US /səˈfaɪsɪz/

third-person singular of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading “Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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suffices for verb + particle counted as “suffice for”

In this reading “Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.”

in the morning preposition + article + noun counted as “in … morning”

In this reading “Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.”

All words in this reading · 62

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

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10

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From this reading Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.

3

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From this reading Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

ambulantes

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From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/

pleasantly occupied

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

carne

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From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

carnem

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From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

Cor

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From this reading Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

enim

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From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

Entragues

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From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

forenoonnoun

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

half-consciousness

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

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

IInoun

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

From this reading Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

militamus

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

From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

nonadverbUS /nɑːn/

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

PaulnounUS /pɔːl/

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.

PoetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/

literature in metrical form

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

prosenounUS /proʊz/

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

SaintnounUS /seɪnt/

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Saint Paul, _Cor._, II, 10, 3.

secundum

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

From this reading REFLECTIONS "In carne enim ambulantes non secundum carnem militamus."

sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

sufficesverbUS /səˈfaɪsɪz/

third-person singular of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Poetry, a simple music admitting neither passion nor analysis, is only intended to suggest vague sentiments and confused sensations; a half-consciousness suffices for it.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When he did not feel lucid enough for the logic of prose, he amused himself.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Entragues wrote only in the morning, but often extended his work of the forenoon into the afternoon.

Chapter 4 of Very Woman (Sixtine) by Remy de Gourmont holds 52 sentences, grouped into 11 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.

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