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The Human Chord

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.
It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."
Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.
Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.
The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Human Chord

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of The Human Chord is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.
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It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."
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Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.
/mɔːˈroʊvər ðə ˈpaʊərz kənˈsiːld ɪn ðə mɪr ˈletərz waɪl ðeɪ leɪd hoʊld əˈpɑːn hɪz ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən ˈnevər ˈfʊli ˈentərd hɪz ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/
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Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.
/fjuː maɪndz ɪt siːmz kæn kənˈsiːv ʌv ˈeni ˈdiːəti æz ˈʌðər ðæn sʌm ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk ɪkˈstenʃən ʌv ðemˈselvz fɔːr ðə aɪˈdiːə ɪz tuː ˈɡreɪtli ˈblaɪndɪŋ tuː ədˈmɪt ˈhjuːmən θɔːt wɪˈðɪn ə ˈmeʒərəbəl ˈdɪstəns ˈiːvɪn ʌv ə ˈfeɪntəst kənˈsepʃən/
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The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

anthropomorphic adjective US /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things

From this reading “Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.”

ceremonial noun US /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."”

chord noun US /kɔːrd/

a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading “It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."”

extension noun US /ɪkˈstenʃən/

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading “Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.”

incoherence noun US /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

lack of cohesion or clarity or organization

From this reading “I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.”

measurable adjective US /ˈmeʒərəbəl/

capable of being measured

From this reading “Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.”

naming noun US /ˈneɪmɪŋ/

the verbal act of naming

From this reading “It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."”

resides verb US /rɪˈzaɪdz/

third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."”

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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 I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

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 I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

anthropomorphicadjectiveUS /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/

fully understood or grasped

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/

shining intensely

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

chordnounUS /kɔːrd/

a straight line connecting two points on a curve

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/

not accessible to view

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/

have the idea for

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

deitynounUS /ˈdiːəti/

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/

a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/

superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

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

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

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 Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

incoherencenounUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

lack of cohesion or clarity or organization

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/

an occurrence of something

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/

the literary culture

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/

understood perfectly

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

measurableadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərəbəl/

capable of being measured

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

NameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/

the verbal act of naming

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

residesverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdz/

third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

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

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

Skale's

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From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

soundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

Spinrobin

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

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

Spinrobin's

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

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

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

understandingnounUS /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/

without question

From this reading The true, stupendous nature of the forces these letters in the opening syllable clothed, Spinrobin unquestionably never apprehended.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Moreover, the powers concealed in the mere letters, while they laid hold upon his imagination, never fully entered his understanding.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is evident, for instance, as those few familiar with the "magical" use of sound in ceremonial and the power that resides in "true naming" will realize, that he never fully understood Skale's intended use of the chord, or why this complex sound was necessary for the utterance of the complex "Name."

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Few minds, it seems, can conceive of any deity as other than some anthropomorphic extension of themselves, for the idea is too greatly blinding to admit human thought within a measurable distance even of a faintest conception.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading I A certain struggling incoherence is manifest in Spinrobin's report of it all, as of a man striving to express violent thoughts in a language he has not yet mastered.

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