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Chapter I

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BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.
THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON.
U. S. A.
Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.
Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.
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Professor Huskins

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Professor Huskins is here in full — 397 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.
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THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON.
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U. S. A.
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Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.
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Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

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comatose adjective US /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/

relating to or associated with a coma

From this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

inactive adjective US /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

From this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

mesmerized adjective US /ˈmezməraɪzd/

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

quiescent adjective US /kwaɪˈesənt/

not active or activated

From this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

subjugated adjective US /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪtɪd/

reduced to submission

From this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

toronto noun US /tərˈɑːntoʊ/

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading “BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.”

unbiased adjective US /ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/

characterized by a lack of partiality

From this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

unravel verb US /ənˈrævəl/

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading “Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.”

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.

normal state adjective + noun

In this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

profound interest adjective + noun

In this reading “Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.”

personal opinions adjective + noun counted as “personal opinion”

In this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

different persons adjective + noun counted as “different person”

In this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

upon a subject preposition + article + noun counted as “upon … subject”

In this reading “Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.”

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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 U. S. A.

agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

BADGERverbUS /ˈbædʒər/

annoy persistently

From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

bodiesnounUS /ˈbɑːdiz/

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

BOSTONnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

cannot

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From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

COnounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

comatoseadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/

relating to or associated with a coma

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/

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

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/

the act or process of complicating

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

COPP-CLARK

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From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

GORHAM

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From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

how

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From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

leavesnounUS /liːvz/

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

mesmerizedadjectiveUS /ˈmezməraɪzd/

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/

come into possession of

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/

extremely

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE GORHAM PRESS, BOSTON.

profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

quiescentadjectiveUS /kwaɪˈesənt/

not active or activated

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

RICHARD

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From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading U. S. A.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

solveverbUS /sɑːlv/

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

statenounUS /steɪt/

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

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/

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

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

subjugatedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪtɪd/

reduced to submission

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

ThreenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading BOSTON: RICHARD G. BADGER TORONTO: THE COPP-CLARK CO., LIMITED.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading U. S. A.

unbiasedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/

characterized by a lack of partiality

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

WhosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three different persons in equally quiescent condition, and equally good 'subjects,' are placed in a comatose state by the same operator, who leaves them unbiased by his personal opinions, thinking to obtain in the mesmerized condition, (with their material bodies completely subjugated and inactive,) truth, upon a subject that man in his normal state cannot positively ascertain nor agree upon.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Whose love and profound interest in my work was an inspiration and encouragement "Here is a complication I know not how to solve and unravel.

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