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Mr. World and Miss Church-Member

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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INFERNAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.
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A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.
All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.
The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.
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Mr. World and Miss Church-Member

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of Mr. World and Miss Church-Member is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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INFERNAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.
/ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl skuːl ˈsɪstəm/
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1.
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A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.
/ə ˈdʒenərəl vjuː ʌv ðə væst ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti ʌv ðə wɜːrld wɪð ɔːl ɪts səˈbɔːrdəneɪt ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
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All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.
/ɔːl ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ɪn ˈhɑːrməni tuː dɪˈstrɔɪ ðə ɡʊd ðæt ɡɑːd wʊd duː ɪn ðə wɜːrld/
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The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

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extensive adjective US /ɪkˈstensɪv/

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading “The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.”

Highway noun US /ˈhaɪweɪ/

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading “The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.”

infernal adjective US /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading “INFERNAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.”

Observatory noun US /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading “The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.”

observer noun US /əbˈzɜːrvər/

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading “The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.”

operations noun US /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading “A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.”

scholastic adjective US /skəˈlæstɪk/

of or relating to schools

From this reading “The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.”

subordinate adjective US /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/

lower in rank or importance

From this reading “A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.”

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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 A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

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 A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

bird's-eyeadjective

as from an altitude or distance

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

BroadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

destroyverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

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 All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

HighwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

INFERNALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading INFERNAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

life-timenoun

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

MagicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

ObservatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

scholasticadjectiveUS /skəˈlæstɪk/

of or relating to schools

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

SCHOOLnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading INFERNAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/

lower in rank or importance

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

SYSTEMnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading INFERNAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

vastadjectiveUS /væst/

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

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

whenceadverbUS /wens/

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading The University of the World is so extensive that one could not visit all its parts during the course of a life-time, but there is a place called the Magic Observatory whence an observer can have a bird’s-eye view of all the principal scholastic operations of the Broad Highway.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A general view of the vast University of the World with all its subordinate operations.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading All working in harmony to destroy the good that God would do in the world.

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