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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From

Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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OF THE MEANS OF GETTING MONEY.
OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.
Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:
By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.
Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.
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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From

Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

Chapter 29 of The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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OF THE MEANS OF GETTING MONEY.
/ʌv ðə miːnz ʌv ˈɡetɪŋ ˈmʌni/
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OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.
/ʌv ðə saɪnz ʌv ðə tʃeɪndʒ ʌv ə ˈlʌvərz ˈfiːlɪŋz ənd ʌv ðə weɪ tuː ɡet rɪd ʌv hɪm/
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Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:
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By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.
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Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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artifice noun US /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading “Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.”

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authors noun US /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading “Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.”

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lawful adjective US /ˈlɔːfəl/

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading “By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.”

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lover noun US /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading “OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.”

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lover's noun US /ˈlʌvərz/

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading “OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.”

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rid verb US /rɪd/

relieve from

From this reading “OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.”

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signs noun US /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading “OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.”

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wants noun US /wɑːnts/

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading “Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.”

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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 OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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artifices

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From this reading By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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CHANGEverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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courtesannoun

a woman who cohabits with an important man

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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FEELINGSnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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GETverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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GETTINGnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading OF THE MEANS OF GETTING MONEY.

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gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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HIMpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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LOVER'SnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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MEANSnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading OF THE MEANS OF GETTING MONEY.

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MONEYnounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading OF THE MEANS OF GETTING MONEY.

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE MEANS OF GETTING MONEY.

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OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

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

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading By natural or lawful means, and by artifices.

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outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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RIDverbUS /rɪd/

relieve from

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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SIGNSnounUS /saɪnz/

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading OF THE MEANS OF GETTING MONEY.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

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viz

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

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
WAYnounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OF THE SIGNS OF THE CHANGE OF A LOVER'S FEELINGS, AND OF THE WAY TO GET RID OF HIM.

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waysnounUS /weɪz/

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Money is got out of a lover in two ways, viz.:

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Old authors are of opinion that when a courtesan can get as much money as she wants from her lover, she should not make use of artifice.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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