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Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.
Let me illustrate.
Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.
Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.
It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.
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Anarchism and Other Essays

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of Anarchism and Other Essays is here in full — 148 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.
/ˌɪnˈdiːd kənˈsiːt ˈerəɡəns ənd ˈiːɡətɪzəm ɑːr ðə eˈsenʃəlz ʌv ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
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Let me illustrate.
/let miː ˈɪləstreɪt/
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Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.
/ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm əˈsuːmz ðæt ˈaʊər ɡloʊb ɪz dɪˈvaɪdɪd ˈɪntuː ˈlɪtəl spɑːts iːtʃ wʌn sərˈaʊndɪd baɪ æn ˈaɪərn ɡeɪt/
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Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.
/ðoʊz huː hæv hæd ðə ˈfɔːrtʃən ʌv ˈbiːɪŋ bɔːrn ɑːn sʌm pərˈtɪkjələr spɑːt kənˈsɪdər ðemˈselvz ˈbetər ˈnoʊblər ˈɡrændər mɔːr ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt ðæn ðə ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈbiːɪŋz ɪnˈhæbətɪŋ ˈeni ˈʌðər spɑːt/
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It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

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arrogance noun US /ˈerəɡəns/

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading “Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.”

assumes verb US /əˈsuːmz/

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading “Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.”

egotism noun US /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading “Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.”

essentials noun US /eˈsenʃəlz/

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading “Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.”

grander adjective US /ˈɡrændər/

comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading “Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.”

illustrate verb US /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “Let me illustrate.”

impose verb US /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading “It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.”

inhabiting verb US /ɪnˈhæbətɪŋ/

-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.”

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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 It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/

brought into existence

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

dieverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/

every person

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

fightverbUS /faɪt/

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

globenounUS /ɡloʊb/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

granderadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændər/

comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Let me illustrate.

imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

inhabitingverbUS /ɪnˈhæbətɪŋ/

-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

killverbUS /kɪl/

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

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let me illustrate.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let me illustrate.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

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From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

spotsnounUS /spɑːts/

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/

the quality of being superior

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/

confined on all sides

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Patriotism assumes that our globe is divided into little spots, each one surrounded by an iron gate.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is, therefore, the duty of everyone living on that chosen spot to fight, kill, and die in the attempt to impose his superiority upon all the others.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Those who have had the fortune of being born on some particular spot, consider themselves better, nobler, grander, more intelligent than the living beings inhabiting any other spot.

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