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The conscience of a Conservative

Chapter I

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Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
_1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
1 4th Avenue, Shepherdsville, Kentucky VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.
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The conscience of a Conservative

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The conscience of a Conservative is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
/tekst enˈkloʊzd baɪ ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz ɪz ɪn aɪˈtælɪks aɪˈtælɪks/
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_1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
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1 4th Avenue, Shepherdsville, Kentucky VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
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First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.
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Or ofbringing it up to date.”
/ɔːr ʌv ˈbrɪŋɪŋ ɪt ʌp tuː deɪt/

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Catalog noun US /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things

From this reading “First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.”

Conservative adjective US /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading “First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.”

foreword noun US /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading “First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.”

improving adjective US /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading “First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.”

inc noun US /ɪŋk/

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

From this reading “_1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.”

italics noun US /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).”

publishing noun US /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading “_1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.”

underscores noun US /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading “Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).”

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1

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From this reading 1 4th Avenue, Shepherdsville, Kentucky VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

10,000

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From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

12269

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From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

1960

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From this reading _1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

4th

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From this reading 1 4th Avenue, Shepherdsville, Kentucky VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

50,000

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

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

60

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

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/

a line of approach

From this reading 1 4th Avenue, Shepherdsville, Kentucky VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Or of “bringing it up to date.”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).

CardnounUS /kɑːrd/

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

CatalognounUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading _1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

ConservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

datenounUS /deɪt/

the specified day of the month

From this reading Or of “bringing it up to date.”

enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

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

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).

INCnounUS /ɪŋk/

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

From this reading _1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Or of “bringing it up to date.”

italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).

KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading 1 4th Avenue, Shepherdsville, Kentucky VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

NumbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

PUBLISHINGnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading _1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

Shepherdsville

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

From this reading 1 4th Avenue, Shepherdsville, Kentucky VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

TextnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

ThirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Or of “bringing it up to date.”

VICTORnounUS /ˈvɪktər/

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading _1960_ VICTOR PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading First Printing 10,000 copies March 1960 Second Printing 10,000 copies April 1960 Third Printing 50,000 copies May 1960 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-12269 FOREWORD This book is not written with the idea of adding to or improving on the Conservative philosophy.

Chapter 1 of The conscience of a Conservative by Barry M. (Barry Morris) Goldwater holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 1 of The conscience of a Conservative contain?

Chapter 1 holds 406 sentences of The conscience of a Conservative, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.

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