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The Bride of Dreams

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.
No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.
It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.
In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.
In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Bride of Dreams

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Bride of Dreams is here in full — 433 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.
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No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.
/noʊ mɔːr wɪl hiː der tuː kənˈfɜːrm maɪ ˈfɑːðərz əˈpɪnjən ðæt wiː pəˈzes noʊ saɪn ɔːr pruːf ʌv ðə eɡˈzɪstəns ʌv ˈeni pɑːrt ʌv ˈaʊər ˈbiːɪŋ ˈweðər wiː kɔːl ɪt soʊl ɔːr ˈspektər ɔːr baɪ əˈnʌðər neɪm ðæt kæn ˈsepəreɪt ˌɪtˈself frʌm ðə ˈvɪzəbəl ˈbɑːdi/
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It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.
/ɪt wɑːz ðɪs sfɪr ʌv dʒɔɪ wɪtʃ aɪ ˈɔːlweɪz hoʊpt tuː rɪˈɡeɪn ənd ðə əˈteɪnmənt ʌv wɪtʃ meɪd miː ˈhæpi ɔːl deɪ/
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In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.
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In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.
/ɪn ðɪs sfɪr aɪ kæn ˈɔːlsoʊ ɪɡˈzɜːrt ˈɪnfluːəns ɑːn ˌmaɪˈself ənd ɑːn ðə laɪf ʌv deɪ/

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attainment noun US /əˈteɪnmənt/

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading “It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.”

confirm verb US /kənˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading “No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.”

denial noun US /dɪˈnaɪəl/

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading “Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.”

excel verb US /ɪkˈsel/

distinguish oneself

From this reading “In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.”

exclude verb US /ɪkˈskluːd/

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading “Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.”

exert verb US /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

put to use

From this reading “In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.”

spectre noun US /ˈspektər/

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading “No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.”

supposition noun US /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading “Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.”

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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 In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

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 It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

dareverbUS /der/

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/

grow worse

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/

distinguish oneself

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

put to use

From this reading In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.

existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/

the state or fact of existing

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

flatadjectiveUS /flæt/

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

meetsnounUS /miːts/

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In this sphere I can also exert influence on myself and on the life of day.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

possessverbUS /pəˈzes/

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

proofnounUS /pruːf/

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

reintegration

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From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

singverbUS /sɪŋ/

deliver by singing

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

spherenounUS /sfɪr/

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

wherein

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

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading No more will he dare to confirm my father's opinion that we possess no sign or proof of the existence of any part of our being, whether we call it "soul" or "spectre" or by another name, that can separate itself from the visible body.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was this sphere of joy which I always hoped to regain and the attainment of which made me happy all day.

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Who once has observed this, as I have hundreds of times observed it, no longer meets with flat denial the supposition that the decline and decay of this visible body does not exclude the possibility of reintegration and of renewed consciousness, will and perception.

wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading In this sphere I can make music and sing wonderfully - a talent wherein by day I do not, alas, excel.

Chapter 5 of The Bride of Dreams by Frederik van Eeden holds 433 sentences, grouped into 87 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.

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Approaches
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Little
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Summer's
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Round
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