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The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03

Chapter IV

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OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.
By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.
When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.
Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.
But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.
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The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The English works of Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury — Volume 03 is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.
/ʌv ðə ˈkɑːnsəkwəns ɔːr treɪn ʌv ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
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By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.
/baɪ ˈkɑːnsəkwəns ɔːr treɪn ʌv θɔːts aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd ðæt səkˈseʃən ʌv wʌn θɔːt tuː əˈnʌðər wɪtʃ ɪz kɔːld tuː dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ ɪt frʌm ˈdɪskɔːrs ɪn wɜːrdz ˈmentəl ˈdɪskɔːrs/
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When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.
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Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.
/nɑːt ˈevəri θɔːt tuː ˈevəri θɔːt səkˈsiːdz ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
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But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

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casual adjective US /ˈkæʒəwəl/

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading “When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.”

discourse noun US /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading “By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.”

distinguish verb US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

mark as different

From this reading “By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.”

imaginations noun US /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading “OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.”

indifferently adverb US /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading “Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.”

succeeds verb US /səkˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading “Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.”

transition noun US /trænˈzɪʃən/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading “But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.”

whatsoever adjective US /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.”

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any thing adjective + noun

In this reading “When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.”

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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 When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

CONSEQUENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.

discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

mark as different

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.

formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/

at a previous time

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

IMAGINATIONSnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Not every thought to every thought succeeds indifferently.

successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

thinketh

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From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

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

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

TRAINverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading OF THE CONSEQUENCE OR TRAIN OF IMAGINATIONS.

transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When a man thinketh on any thing whatsoever, his next thought after, is not altogether so casual as it seems to be.

whereof

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From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But as we have no imagination, whereof we have not formerly had sense, in whole, or in parts; so we have no transition from one imagination to another, whereof we never had the like before in our senses.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading By _Consequence_, or TRAIN of thoughts, I understand that succession of one thought to another, which is called, to distinguish it from discourse in words, _mental discourse_.

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