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A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.
Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.
In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.
The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.
But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.
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A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper

Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.
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Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.
/ˈsædnəs ˈweðər frʌm bərˈiːvmənt ɔːr ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt ɔːr mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən ʌv ˈeni kaɪnd meɪ ˈlɪŋɡər ɑːn θruː laɪf/
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In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.
/ɪn maɪ keɪs ˌhaʊˈevər ðə ˈmaɪldər ənd mɔːr enˈdjʊrɪŋ ˈfiːlɪŋ ʌv ˈsædnəs hæd noʊ səˈfɪʃənt kɑːz fɔːr eɡˈzɪstəns/
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The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.
/ðə saɪts wɪtʃ aɪ hæd siːn ˌɪnˈspaɪərd ˈhɔːrər ənd ˈhɔːrər ˈoʊnli/
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But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.
/bʌt wen ðə fɜːrst rʌʃ ʌv ðɪs ˈfiːlɪŋ hæd pæst ðer keɪm ə riˈækʃən/

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bereavement noun US /bərˈiːvmənt/

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading “Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.”

doom verb US /duːm/

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading “I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.”

enduring adjective US /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/

lasting a long time

From this reading “In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.”

linger verb US /ˈlɪŋɡər/

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading “Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.”

milder adjective US /ˈmaɪldər/

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading “In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.”

reaction noun US /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading “But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.”

sights noun US /saɪts/

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading “The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.”

supporting adjective US /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading “I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.”

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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 I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

cannot

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From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

DOOMverbUS /duːm/

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/

lasting a long time

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/

the state or fact of existing

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

HorrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/

intense and profound fear

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

LEARNverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

rushverbUS /rʌʃ/

move hurridly

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

SadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.

sightsnounUS /saɪts/

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I LEARN MY DOOM Horror is a feeling that cannot last long; human nature is incapable of supporting it.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In my case, however, the milder and more enduring feeling of sadness had no sufficient cause for existence.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading But when the first rush of this feeling had passed there came a reaction.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Sadness, whether from bereavement, or disappointment, or misfortune of any kind, may linger on through life.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading The sights which I had seen inspired horror, and horror only.

Chapter 13 of A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper by James De Mille holds 188 sentences, grouped into 38 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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