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Chapter V · Chapter 5

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Let us consider that we are all partially insane.
It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.
Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.
I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.
I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.
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Christian Science

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Christian Science is here in full — 49 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Let us consider that we are all partially insane.
/let ʌs kənˈsɪdər ðæt wiː ɑːr ɔːl ˈpɑːrʃəli ˌɪnˈseɪn/
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It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.
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Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.
/ðoʊz ʌv ʌs huː ɑːr nɑːt ɪn ðə əˈsaɪləm ənd nɑːt dɪˈmɑːnstrəbli duː ðer ɑːr ˌnevərðəˈles noʊ daʊt ˌɪnˈseɪn ɪn wʌn ɔːr tuː pərˈtɪkjələrz/
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I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.
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I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.
/aɪ θɪŋk ðæt wen wiː ɔːl siː wʌn θɪŋ əˈlaɪk ɪt ɪz ˈevədəns ðæt æz rɪˈɡɑːrdz ðæt wʌn θɪŋ ˈaʊər maɪndz ɑːr ˈpɜːrfəktli saʊnd/

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

asylum noun US /əˈsaɪləm/

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading “Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.”

demonstrably adverb US /dɪˈmɑːnstrəbli/

in an obvious and provable manner

From this reading “Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.”

harassing verb US /hərˈæsɪŋ/

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading “It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.”

haunting adjective US /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading “It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.”

insane adjective US /ˌɪnˈseɪn/

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading “Let us consider that we are all partially insane.”

partially adverb US /ˈpɑːrʃəli/

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading “Let us consider that we are all partially insane.”

regards noun US /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.”

riddles noun US /ˈrɪdəlz/

plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem

From this reading “It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.”

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admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/

equally

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

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 Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/

deem to be

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

demonstrablyadverbUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrəbli/

in an obvious and provable manner

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

dueadjectiveUS /duː/

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

healthy-minded

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

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

obscurities

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

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

riddlesnounUS /ˈrɪdəlz/

plural of “riddle” — a difficult problem

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I think we must admit this; but I think that we are otherwise healthy-minded.

ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

unriddle

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

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Let us consider that we are all partially insane.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I think that when we all see one thing alike, it is evidence that, as regards that one thing, our minds are perfectly sound.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Those of us who are not in the asylum, and not demonstrably due there, are nevertheless, no doubt, insane in one or two particulars.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now.

Chapter 5 of Christian Science by Mark Twain holds 49 sentences, grouped into 10 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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Chapter 5 holds 49 sentences of Christian Science, unabridged, divided into 10 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Christian Science

Words and structures a reader meets early in Christian Science, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Vienna
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Christian Science; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Summer
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Appetite-cure
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Mountains
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