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The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.
Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.
In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.
Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.
It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!
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The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel is here in full — 400 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.
/æz ʃiː dɪd ʃiː faʊnd hərˈself ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðə mæn ðə ˈkruːsəfɪks ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
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Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.
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In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.
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Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.
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It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!
/ɪt ˈɔːlsoʊ helpt ʌv kɔːrs ðæt bræd hæd ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd hɜːr ɑːn ˈbiːɪŋ ˈeɪbəl tuː ˈmænədʒ boʊθ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ənd rɪˈpentəns/

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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.

accomplishment noun US /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading “Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.”

Brad noun US /bræd/

a small nail

From this reading “It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!”

complimented verb US /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading “It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!”

crucifix noun US /ˈkruːsəfɪks/

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading “As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.”

distaste noun US /dɪˈsteɪst/

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading “Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.”

incarnate verb US /ˌɪnˈkɑːrnət/

make concrete and real

From this reading “Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.”

Protector noun US /prəˈtektər/

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading “Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.”

repenting verb US /rɪˈpentɪŋ/

-ing form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading “Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.”

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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 Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/

any person at all

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

BradnounUS /bræd/

a small nail

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

Brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/

representation of the cross on which Jesus died

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

HimselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/

the quality of being humane

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

incarnateverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːrnət/

make concrete and real

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

Inquisitor's

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

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

Ivan

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

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

Jeshua

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

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

Jeshua's

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

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

MaybeadverbUS /ˈmeɪbi/

by chance

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

one's

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

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

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

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

ProtectornounUS /prəˈtektər/

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading It also helped, of course, that Brad had complimented her on being able to manage both information and repentance!

repentingverbUS /rɪˈpentɪŋ/

-ing form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

sinnounUS /sɪn/

estrangement from god

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading As she did, she found herself thinking about the man the crucifix represented.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Maybe, she thought, she was starting to get that through her thick head, because despite her personal distaste for the idea of a Brother's repenting, there was a sense of accomplishment at this one's.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

waitverbUS /weɪt/

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading In the meantime, Jeshua's sacrifice was on behalf of anyone willing to take advantage of it--and Ivan had told her often enough it was as much an Inquisitor's job to correct as to punish.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Jeshua had become incarnate and sacrificed Himself to protect humanity from the results of sin, though protection from sin itself would have to wait for the promised Protector.

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Project Gutenberg eBook #25739, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

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About 600 minutes of reading across 2083 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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