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Arius the Libyan

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Arius the Libyan is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE NET RESULT OF LAW.
On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’
Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?
I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.
And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.
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Arius the Libyan

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Arius the Libyan is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE NET RESULT OF LAW.
/ðə net rɪˈzʌlt ʌv lɔː/
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On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faithhath never been clearly revealed unto us.’
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Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?
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I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.
/aɪ æsk ðiː ðɪs bɪˈkɔːz aɪ hæv faʊnd ˌmaɪˈself ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər əˈneɪbəl frʌm maɪ ˈriːdɪŋz ʌv ðə ˈseɪkrəd bʊks tuː ˈloʊkeɪt ˈhevən ˈiːðər ˈeniwer ɪn ðɪs wɜːrld ɔːr ɪn ˈeni ˈʌðər sʌn ɔːr stɑːr/
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And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Christianity noun US /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading “On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’”

comprehend verb US /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/

get the meaning of something

From this reading “And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.”

didst auxiliary verb US /dɪdst/

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading “On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’”

indefinite adjective US /ˌɪnˈdefənət/

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading “And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.”

locate verb US /ˈloʊkeɪt/

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading “I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.”

misty adjective US /ˈmɪsti/

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading “And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.”

readings noun US /ˈriːdɪŋz/

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.”

scriptures noun US /ˈskrɪptʃərz/

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading “And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

NET RESULT noun + noun

In this reading “THE NET RESULT OF LAW.”

sacred books adjective + noun

In this reading “I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.”

sufficient knowledge adjective + noun

In this reading “On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’”

future state adjective + noun

In this reading “On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’”

next evening adjective + noun

In this reading “On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’”

by saying preposition + noun

In this reading “On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’”

died without verb + particle counted as “die without”

In this reading “On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’”

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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 And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

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 Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

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

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

Am-nem-hat

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

Ammonius

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

booksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/

taking care or paying attention

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/

get the meaning of something

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/

every day; without missing a day

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

didstauxiliary verbUS /dɪdst/

an old form of “did”, used with “thou”

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

else

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

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

failedverbUS /feɪld/

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

faithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

heavennounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

LAWnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE NET RESULT OF LAW.

leadverbUS /led/

take somebody somewhere

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

NETnounUS /net/

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading THE NET RESULT OF LAW.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/

held or filled or in use

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NET RESULT OF LAW.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

readingsnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

RESULTnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE NET RESULT OF LAW.

revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

scripturesnounUS /ˈskrɪptʃərz/

plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

starnounUS /stɑːr/

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE NET RESULT OF LAW.

theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

unrevealedadjective

not made known

From this reading Is it not true also that the future state of all men hath been left almost entirely unrevealed?

untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/

an old word for “to”

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading And either I have utterly failed to comprehend some of the things which I have carefully read, or else the scriptures leave this future state in a very misty, uncertain, indefinite condition.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On the next evening, after the conclusion of their usual daily services, the ancient Am-nem-hat began the conversation which occupied their attention during that meeting by saying to Ammonius: "Thou didst observe that the future state of just and good men who died without any sufficient knowledge of Christianity to lead them to embrace that faith ’hath never been clearly revealed unto us.’

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I ask thee this, because I have found myself altogether unable, from my readings of the sacred books, to locate heaven, either anywhere in this world or in any other sun or star.

Chapter 13 of Arius the Libyan by Nathan C. (Nathan Chapman) Kouns holds 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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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