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T. Tembarom

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed as pleased as Punch.”
He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.
The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.
The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.
The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.
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T. Tembarom

Chapter XV · Chapter 15

Chapter 15 of T. Tembarom is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeedas pleased as Punch.”
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He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.
/hiː wɑːz wʌn ʌv ðə lɑːrdʒ ˈnʌmbər ʌv men huː əˈpɑːrt frʌm ɔːl ˌsentəˈmentəl riˈleɪʃənz ɑːr meɪd ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli ˈhæpi baɪ ðə ˈkaɪndli səˈsaɪəti ʌv ˈwɪmən huː ɪkˈspænd wɪð kwaɪt ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ wen ə ˈwʊmən bɪˈɡɪnz tuː teɪk ker ʌv ðem ɪn wʌn weɪ ɔːr əˈnʌðər/
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The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.
/ðə ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs ɪz ə ˈtʌtʃɪŋ pɑːrt ʌv ðə kənˈdɪʃən/
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The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.
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The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.

Learner Dictionary

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employ verb US /emˈplɔɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading “To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.””

expand verb US /ɪkˈspænd/

extend in one or more directions

From this reading “He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.”

primeval adjective US /praɪˈmiːvəl/

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading “The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.”

Punch verb US /pʌntʃ/

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading “To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.””

rejoicing noun US /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading “He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.”

sentimental adjective US /ˌsentəˈmentəl/

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading “He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.”

supplies noun US /səˈplaɪz/

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading “The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.”

unconsciousness noun US /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading “The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.”

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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 He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

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 He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

Burrill

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From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.

conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/

a state at a particular time

From this reading The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.

employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/

extend in one or more directions

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.

feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/

associated with women and not with men

From this reading The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.

figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.

kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.

nearnessnoun

the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance

From this reading The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.

particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.

PunchverbUS /pʌntʃ/

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading The feminine nearness supplies a primeval human need.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

Tembarom

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

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

arousing affect

From this reading The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.

unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading The unconsciousness is a touching part of the condition.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading To employ the figure of Burrill, Tembarom was indeed “as pleased as Punch.”

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

weaklings

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From this reading The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The most complete of men, as well as the weaklings, feel it.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He was one of the large number of men who, apart from all sentimental relations, are made particularly happy by the kindly society of women; who expand with quite unconscious rejoicing when a woman begins to take care of them in one way or another.

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