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Hadrian the Seventh

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Hadrian the Seventh is here in full — 283 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.
It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."
Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.
In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.
Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.
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Hadrian the Seventh

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of Hadrian the Seventh is here in full — 283 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.
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It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."
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Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.
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In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.
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Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

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aggregation noun US /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading “That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.”

anarchy noun US /ˈænərkiː/

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

From this reading “It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."”

errs verb US /erz/

third-person singular of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect

From this reading “Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.”

excruciating adjective US /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

extremely painful

From this reading “It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."”

intellectually adverb US /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəli/

in an intellectual manner

From this reading “That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.”

moot adjective US /muːt/

of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)

From this reading “It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."”

socialism noun US /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/

a political theory advocating state ownership of industry

From this reading “Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.”

socialistic adjective US /ˌsoʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/

advocating or following the socialist principles

From this reading “That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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nineteenth century adjective + noun

In this reading “In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.”

fifteen years noun + noun

In this reading “Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.”

towards the end preposition + article + noun counted as “towards … end”

In this reading “In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.”

ever possessed adverb + adjective

In this reading “Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.”

cast out verb + adjective

expel from a community or group

In this reading “Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.”

for fifteen preposition + noun

In this reading “Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.”

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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 It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

aggregationnounUS /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

anarchynounUS /ˈænərkiː/

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/

to gain with effort

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

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

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

cadgers

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From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

castverbUS /kæst/

put or send forth

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

commander-in-chiefnoun

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

ComradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

covetousadjective

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

dullards

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From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

Dymoke

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From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

endsnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

errsverbUS /erz/

third-person singular of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

excruciatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

extremely painful

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/

having or given a form or shape

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

intellectuallyadverbUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəli/

in an intellectual manner

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

Julia

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From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

KingnounUS /kɪŋ/

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

mootadjectiveUS /muːt/

of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

perpend

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From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

PopenounUS /poʊp/

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/

in the near future

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

purblindadjective

having greatly reduced vision

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

purlieus

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From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/

not often

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

RomenounUS /roʊm/

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

ruinedadjectiveUS /ˈruːənd/

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

Salpinxnoun

a tube in the uterus or the ear

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

screamedverbUS /skriːmd/

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

sectnounUS /sekt/

a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

sentimentalists

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From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

SocialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/

a political theory advocating state ownership of industry

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

socialisticadjectiveUS /ˌsoʊʃəˈlɪstɪk/

advocating or following the socialist principles

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

spunged

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From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

suckedverbUS /sʌkt/

past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

talesnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading In the plans laid for a Social Revolution, towards the end of the nineteenth century, that man had been named commander-in-chief.

treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Now he was not available; and his place was vacant: for a military expert rarely errs into the purlieus of socialism.

victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading That aggregation of intellectually purblind and covetous dullards, who formed the socialistic sect of the King of England's subjects, presently began in their rough rude way to perpend the Pope of Rome.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It had been a moot point with these discontented sentimentalists whether it would or would not be profitable to unite with French and Russian anarchy, and attain their ends that way: but one Julia, in the _Salpinx_ screamed such excruciating tales about slaughtered French babies, that that was "off."

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Also, it was remembered that a certain Comrade Dymoke, the only capable fighting man ever possessed by socialism, had been spunged upon for fifteen years by socialistic cadgers, sucked dry, ruined, and cast out, a victim of socialistic jealousy and treachery.

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