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The Co-opolitan

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Co-opolitan is here in full — 212 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Zebina Forbush • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.
An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.
It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.
After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.
It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Co-opolitan

Chapter XXVI

Chapter 26 of The Co-opolitan is here in full — 212 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.
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An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.
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It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.
/ɪt wɑːz æz tuː ˈweðər ðə tɜːrm ʌv ˈsɜːrvəs ɪn ðə ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈɑːrmi ʃʊd biː rəˈduːst frʌm ˈtwentifaɪv tuː ˈtwenti jɪrz/
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After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.
/ˈæftər fʊl dɪˈskʌʃən ɪt wɑːz ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd tuː rəˈfɜːr ðə ˈmætər tuː ˈpɑːpjələr voʊt æt ðə ˌrefərˈendəm ɪˈlekʃən ʌv ɑːkˈtoʊbər ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
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It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.
/ɪt wɑːz əˈkɔːrdɪŋli rəˈfɜːrd bʌt nɑːt ɪn ðə fɔːrm ɪn wɪtʃ ɪt wɑːz æt fɜːrst kənˈsɪdərd/

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election noun US /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading “After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.”

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Industrial adjective US /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading “It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.”

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Legislative adjective US /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading “An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.”

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meetings noun US /ˈmiːtɪŋz/

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading “An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.”

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refer verb US /rəˈfɜːr/

make reference to

From this reading “After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.”

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referendum noun US /ˌrefərˈendəm/

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

From this reading “After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.”

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survivors noun US /sərˈvaɪvərz/

plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction

From this reading “THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vote noun US /voʊt/

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading “After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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.

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TWENTY YEARS noun + noun

In this reading “THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.”

18,789 times in 426,212 chapters
came up verb + adjective counted as “come up”

bring forth, usually something desirable

In this reading “An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.”

80,012 times in 426,212 chapters

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1916

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From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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1917

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From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

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accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

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AndeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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ArmynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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CO-OPERATION

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From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

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CO-OPOLITAN

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From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

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consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/

carefully weighed

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

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followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

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formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

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fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

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importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
IndustrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
LegislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
matternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

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Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

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questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

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reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/

make reference to

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
referendumnounUS /ˌrefərˈendəm/

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

Velmora curated lexicon
SERVICEnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
SPREADverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SURVIVORSnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/

plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
TERMnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TWENTYnounUS /ˈtwenti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/

being five more than twenty

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading An important question came up before the Legislative Council at one of its meetings in May, 1916.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
votenounUS /voʊt/

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading After full discussion it was decided to refer the matter to popular vote at the referendum election of October following.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It was as to whether the term of service in the Industrial Army should be reduced from twenty-five to twenty years.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It was accordingly referred, but not in the form in which it was at first considered.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
YEARSnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading THE TERM OF SERVICE—THE SURVIVORS OF TWENTY YEARS—SPREAD OF CO-OPERATION—SECRET OF CO-OPOLITAN SUCCESS—1917.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 26 of The Co-opolitan by Zebina Forbush holds 212 sentences, grouped into 43 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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Co-opolitan
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