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The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."
The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.
"He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.
So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."
"You don't want revenge?"
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The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel

Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

Chapter 19 of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."
Line 2
The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.
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"He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.
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So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."
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"You don't want revenge?"

Learner Dictionary

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

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equipment noun US /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading “So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."”

historian noun US /hɪˈstɔːriən/

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading “The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.”

impose verb US /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading “"He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.”

Purgatory noun US /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/

a temporary condition of torment or suffering

From this reading “So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."”

repents verb US /rɪˈpents/

third-person singular of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading “So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."”

Sacraments noun US /ˈsækrəmənts/

plural of “sacrament” — a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading “So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."”

skills noun US /skɪlz/

plural of “skill” — an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading “So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."”

survive verb US /sərˈvaɪv/

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading “So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."”

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allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/

any person at all

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.

Cortin

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From this reading The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.

deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

didn't

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

don't

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

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/

time without end

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

HellnounUS /hel/

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

I'll

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

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.

methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

prayverbUS /preɪ/

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

the act of punishing

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

PurgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/

a temporary condition of torment or suffering

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

repentsverbUS /rɪˈpents/

third-person singular of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

revengenounUS /riˈvendʒ/

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading "You don't want revenge?"

SacramentsnounUS /ˈsækrəmənts/

plural of “sacrament” — a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

Shayan

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

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

skillsnounUS /skɪlz/

plural of “skill” — an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.

surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "He deserves far more punishment than I can impose, but I no longer believe anyone--even Shayan himself--deserves Hell for eternity.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/

unbearable physical pain

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

tryverbUS /traɪ/

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "I'll try, but I don't expect him to take the opportunity."

uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The historian still looked uncertain, so Cortin continued.

victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You don't want revenge?"

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So I'll put this one through as much as he can survive of the kind of torment he gave his victims, though my methods will be different since I have both skills and equipment he didn't--but I will also pray for him, and if he repents, give him the Sacraments and allow him to finish his punishment in Purgatory."

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't want revenge?"

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Licenced
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Under
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Creative
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Commons
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.