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Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia
Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.
RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.
Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.
He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.
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Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia is here in full — 10 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.
/ðə prɪns ənd hɪz ˈsɪstər dɪˈvaɪd bɪˈtwiːn ðem ðə wɜːrk ʌv ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
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RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.
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Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.
/ʌv ðə weɪ tuː ˈhæpinəs hiː faʊnd ðə lɜːrnd ənd ˈsɪmpəl ˈiːkwəli ˈɪɡnərənt bʌt æz hiː wɑːz jet jʌŋ hiː ˈflætərd hɪmˈself ðæt hiː hæd taɪm rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ fɔːr mɔːr ɪkˈsperəmənts ənd ˈfɜːrðər ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
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He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.
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He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

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assisted adjective US /əˈsɪstɪd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading “He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.”

communicated verb US /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading “He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.”

divide verb US /dɪˈvaɪd/

separate into parts or portions

From this reading “THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.”

doubting adjective US /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading “RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.”

experiments noun US /ɪkˈsperəmənts/

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading “Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.”

flattered verb US /ˈflætərd/

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading “Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.”

frustrated adjective US /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading “He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.”

observations noun US /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading “He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.”

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alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

BETWEENprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

discoursed

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From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

DIVIDEverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/

separate into parts or portions

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

doubtsnounUS /daʊts/

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

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

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/

many times at short intervals

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

how

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From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

Imlac

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From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

OBSERVATIONnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

PRINCEnounUS /prɪns/

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

RASSELAS

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From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/

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

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

not used up

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

SISTERnounUS /ˈsɪstər/

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

THEMpronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading RASSELAS returned home full of reflections, doubting how to direct his future steps.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He therefore discoursed more frequently and freely with his sister, who had yet the same hope with himself, and always assisted him to give some reason why, though he had been hitherto frustrated, he might succeed at last.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He communicated to Imlac his observations and his doubts, but was answered by him with new doubts and remarks that gave him no comfort.

WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading THE PRINCE AND HIS SISTER DIVIDE BETWEEN THEM THE WORK OF OBSERVATION.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Of the way to happiness he found the learned and simple equally ignorant; but as he was yet young, he flattered himself that he had time remaining for more experiments and further inquiries.

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