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The Affable Stranger

Chapter XI

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A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Affable Stranger

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Affable Stranger is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."
Line 2
But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.
/bʌt ðə nuː lɔː ɪz ɔːlˈredi ɪn eɡˈzɪstəns ənd æz ɔːl aɪ prəˈpoʊz tuː duː ɪz ˈmɑːdəstli tuː dɪˈskʌvər ɪts ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz aɪ fiːl les kəmˈpʌŋkʃən ɪn ðə ˈmætər/
Line 3
But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.
/bʌt bɪˈfɔːr ˈmeɪkɪŋ ðə əˈnaʊnsmənt ɪt ɪz ˈnesəseri tuː klɪr ðə ɡraʊnd baɪ ˈkɔːlɪŋ əˈtenʃən tuː əˈnʌðər lɔː ðæt ɪz əˈperəntli prəˈduːsɪŋ ðə keɪˈɑːtɪk kənˈdɪʃənz ðæt ɑːr ˈkɑːzɪŋ soʊ mʌtʃ əˈlɑːrm æt ðə ˈprezənt taɪm/
Line 4
Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.
/ðen ðə nuː lɔː meɪ biː ˈɔːfərd æz ə bɑːm ðæt ɪz tuː kjʊr ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ ˈiːvəlz/
Line 5
Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.
/ˈhævɪŋ ˌriːəˈʃʊrd ðə maɪnd ʌv ðə ˈriːdər wiː meɪ naʊ prəˈsiːd/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

balm noun US /bɑːm/

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

From this reading “Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.”

chaotic adjective US /keɪˈɑːtɪk/

lacking a visible order or organization

From this reading “But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.”

compunction noun US /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading “But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.”

evils noun US /ˈiːvəlz/

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading “Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.”

hates noun US /heɪts/

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading “A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."”

modestly adverb US /ˈmɑːdəstli/

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading “But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.”

reassured adjective US /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading “Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.”

temperamentally adverb US /ˌtemprəˈmentəli/

by temperament

From this reading “A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."”

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.

calling attention noun + noun

In this reading “But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.”

at home preposition + noun

a reception held in your own home

In this reading “A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."”

accord with verb + particle

In this reading “A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."”

by calling preposition + noun

In this reading “But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.”

present time verb + noun

In this reading “But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.”

All words in this reading · 87

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/

go together

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

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 But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

a formal public statement

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/

from appearances alone

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

balmnounUS /bɑːm/

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.

BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

Carman

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

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/

lacking a visible order or organization

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

Couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

cureverbUS /kjʊr/

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.

discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.

existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/

the state or fact of existing

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

presently existing

From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

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

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

hatesnounUS /heɪts/

plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

lawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

MAJORITYnounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.

modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/

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

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/

continue talking

From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.

producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

promulgationnoun

a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But the new law is already in existence, and as all I propose to do is modestly to discover its operations, I feel less compunction in the matter.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.

reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

SAVEDadjectiveUS /seɪvd/

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

temperamentallyadverbUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəli/

by temperament

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the new law may be offered as a balm that is to cure existing evils.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But before making the announcement it is necessary to clear the ground by calling attention to another law that is apparently producing the chaotic conditions that are causing so much alarm at the present time.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Having reassured the mind of the reader we may now proceed.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MAJORITY WILL BE SAVED One hates to have anything to do with the promulgation of a new law, especially when temperamentally in accord with the poet Carman who "Could always be at home Just beyond the reach of rule."

Chapter 11 of The Affable Stranger by Peter McArthur holds 84 sentences, grouped into 17 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 11 of The Affable Stranger contain?

Chapter 11 holds 84 sentences of The Affable Stranger, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.

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Is this the complete text of The Affable Stranger?

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How long does The Affable Stranger take to read?

About 150 minutes of reading across 363 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The Affable Stranger

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Affable Stranger, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Clear
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Purpose
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Suggest
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