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A cityless and countryless world

Chapter XIV · Some Connection Between Wealth, Labor, Commerce,

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INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
“But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
“I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.
To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
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A cityless and countryless world

Chapter XIV · Some Connection Between Wealth, Labor, Commerce,

Chapter XIV of A cityless and countryless world, “Some Connection Between Wealth, Labor, Commerce,,” is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
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“But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.
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“I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.
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We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.
/wiː mʌst teɪk ˈɪntuː əˈkaʊnt ðə kənˈdɪʃənz ənd hɪz ˈkʌltʃər/
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To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.
/tuː ˈɪləstreɪt ðɪs let ʌs teɪk æn ɪɡˈzæmpəl ˈkætəl ˈæftər ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈɪntuː ə ˈkɔːrnfiːld səmˈtaɪmz kɪl ðemˈselvz baɪ ˈiːtɪŋ tuː mʌtʃ kɔːrn/

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cornfield noun US /ˈkɔːrnfiːld/

a field planted with corn

From this reading “To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.”

corresponds verb US /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/

third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading ““I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.”

entries noun US /ˈentriz/

plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record

From this reading ““But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.”

illustrate verb US /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.”

industrial adjective US /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading ““I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.”

labored adjective US /ˈleɪbərd/

lacking natural ease

From this reading ““But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.”

medium noun US /ˈmiːdiəm/

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading “INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.”

voluntarily adverb US /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/

out of your own free will

From this reading ““I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.”

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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 INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/

the act of breaking something

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

CattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.

conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

cornnounUS /kɔːrn/

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

cornfieldnounUS /ˈkɔːrnfiːld/

a field planted with corn

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/

third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.

Dudley

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/

the act of consuming food

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/

plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

EXCHANGEnounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

INTERCOMMUNICATIONnoun

mutual communication; communication with each other

From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

keepsnounUS /kiːps/

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

killverbUS /kɪl/

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/

lacking natural ease

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

livesnounUS /lɪvz/

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

man'snounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

MEDIUMnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

RevverbUS /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading We must take into account the conditions, and his culture.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

time-book

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

time-record

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “But, if each individual keeps his own record of the time he has labored, and the money is issued to him or her according to that time-record, is not an individual tempted to make false entries in his time-book?” asked Rev. Dudley.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

TRADEnounUS /treɪd/

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading INTERCOMMUNICATION, TRADE AND A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To illustrate this, let us take an example: Cattle, after breaking into a cornfield, sometimes kill themselves by eating too much corn.

voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/

out of your own free will

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I will tell you, Rev. Dudley; we must always bear in mind that man’s conduct, as a whole, always nearly, if not exactly, corresponds to the social and industrial system under which he voluntarily lives.

Chapter 14 of A cityless and countryless world by Henry Olerich holds 186 sentences, grouped into 38 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 14 of A cityless and countryless world contain?

Chapter 14 holds 186 sentences of A cityless and countryless world, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 14 of A cityless and countryless world by Henry Olerich exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 186 sentences, grouped into 38 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.

How do I study chapter 14 of A cityless and countryless world?

Work through the 38 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 38 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 14 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 14 can be played aloud in United States English.

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.

Questions about reading A cityless and countryless world

Common questions about reading A cityless and countryless world by Henry Olerich on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of A cityless and countryless world?

Yes. All 5102 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #76123 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of A cityless and countryless world is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #76123, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does A cityless and countryless world take to read?

About 425 minutes of reading across 1021 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read A cityless and countryless world section by section

How to work through A cityless and countryless world section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 26 chapters of A cityless and countryless world to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in A cityless and countryless world

Words and structures a reader meets early in A cityless and countryless world, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Enclosed
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A cityless and countryless world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Underscores
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A cityless and countryless world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Italics
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A cityless and countryless world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Outline
A word that appears in the opening chapter of A cityless and countryless world; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.