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Denounced: A Romance
Denounced: A Romance

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of Denounced: A Romance is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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DESPAIR!
Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.
"My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?
What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!
I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Denounced: A Romance

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of Denounced: A Romance is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/27 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
DESPAIR!
/dɪˈsper/
Line 2
Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.
/left əˈloʊn æt læst hiː wɔːkt ʌp ənd daʊn ðə hjuːdʒ ˈtʃeɪmbər ɔːr vɒlt hɪz maɪnd fʊl ʌv ˈmelənkɑːli ˈhɑːrtbroʊkən rɪˈflekʃənz/
Line 3
"My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?
Line 4
What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!
/wʌt freʃ sɪn kəˈmɪtɪd ðæt ðɪs freʃ ˈpʌnɪʃmənt ʃʊd biː maɪn/
Line 5
I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

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.

graves noun US /ɡreɪvz/

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading “I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."”

heartbroken adjective US /ˈhɑːrtbroʊkən/

full of sorrow

From this reading “Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.”

incarcerated verb US /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/

past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

From this reading “I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."”

lain verb US /leɪn/

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."”

men's noun US /menz/

a public toilet for men

From this reading “I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."”

punishment noun US /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

the act of punishing

From this reading “What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!”

reflections noun US /rɪˈflekʃənz/

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading “Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.”

vault noun US /vɒlt/

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading “Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

for years preposition + noun

In this reading “I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."”

All words in this reading · 82

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

caredverbUS /kerd/

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

DESPAIRnounUS /dɪˈsper/

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading DESPAIR!

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

existences

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/

death of a person

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

heartbrokenadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtbroʊkən/

full of sorrow

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/

to a considerable degree

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/

intense and profound fear

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

incarceratedverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪtɪd/

past form of “incarcerate” — lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

lainverbUS /leɪn/

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

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 Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

lettest

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

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

men'snounUS /menz/

a public toilet for men

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

the act of punishing

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

sinnounUS /sɪn/

estrangement from god

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading What fresh sin committed, that this fresh punishment should be mine!

ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

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

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

ThydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

vaultnounUS /vɒlt/

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Left alone at last, he walked up and down the huge chamber, or vault, his mind full of melancholy, heartbroken reflections.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "My God, my God!" he muttered, "what have I done that thus Thou lettest Thy hand fall so heavily on me?

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading I have lost the one thing I cared for in this life, lost her; now I am incarcerated here in this place of horror, this place where men's existences, even their very names, are forgotten as much as though they had lain for years in their graves; this place which may be my grave."

Chapter 22 of Denounced: A Romance by John Bloundelle-Burton holds 139 sentences, grouped into 28 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 22 of Denounced: A Romance contain?

Chapter 22 holds 139 sentences of Denounced: A Romance, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 22 of Denounced: A Romance by John Bloundelle-Burton exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 139 sentences, grouped into 28 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 22 of Denounced: A Romance?

Work through the 28 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 28 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 22 can be played aloud in United States English.

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

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Coming
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Stormy
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