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Prose remains of Arthur Hugh Clough, with a selection from his letters
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Saturday, May 27.
So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.
But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.
The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.
The cry, To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.
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Prose remains of Arthur Hugh Clough, with a selection from his letters

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Prose remains of Arthur Hugh Clough, with a selection from his letters is here in full — 402 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Saturday, May 27.
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So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.
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But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.
/bʌt æt ˈprezənt noʊ mæn kæn ˌæbsəˈluːtli əˈfɜːrm ðæt baɪ ˈeni ˈdefənət plæn mɔːr ɪz əˈteɪnəbəl/
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The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.
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The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.
/ðə kraɪ tuː jɔːr klʌbz oʊ ˈɪzriəl ɪz kəˈmensɪŋ/

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affirm verb US /əˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading “But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.”

aspiration noun US /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/

a will to succeed

From this reading “So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.”

attainable adjective US /əˈteɪnəbəl/

capable of being attained or accomplished

From this reading “But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.”

commencing verb US /kəˈmensɪŋ/

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.”

elections noun US /ɪˈlekʃənz/

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading “The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.”

rely verb US /rɪˈlaɪ/

have faith or confidence in

From this reading “So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.”

suffice verb US /səˈfaɪs/

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading “So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.”

tactics noun US /ˈtæktɪks/

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading “So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.”

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any rate adjective + noun

In this reading “The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.”

rely on verb + particle

put trust in with confidence

In this reading “So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.”

stay till verb + particle

In this reading “The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.”

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27

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From this reading Saturday, May 27.

5th

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From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

affirmverbUS /əˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

aspirationnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/

a will to succeed

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

attainableadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnəbəl/

capable of being attained or accomplished

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

ClubsnounUS /klʌbz/

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.

commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.

definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/

plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

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

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

Lamartine's

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From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Saturday, May 27.

mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

OnounUS /oʊ/

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading But at present no man can absolutely affirm that by any definite plan more is attainable.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

ratenounUS /reɪt/

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/

have faith or confidence in

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Saturday, May 27.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading The new elections, you know, are on the 5th; I shall stay till that night at any rate.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.

untriumphant

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From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

well-meaningness

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

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So you see, I rely on the wisdom of Lamartine’s tactics, however untriumphant at present; not that I imagine he has got the solution of the labour problem, or that mere well-meaningness and generous aspiration will suffice.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The cry, ‘To your Clubs, O Israel!’ is commencing.

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