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The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3
The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.
Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.
And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.
143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.
And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150
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The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3 is here in full — 5 sentences across 1 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.
/əˈfɔːrdɪŋ æn ˈɪnstəns ʌv ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
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Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.
/prɪˈzentɪŋ ðə proʊˈfaʊnd ˈkɑːmənteri ʌv æn ˈemənənt ˈfɔːrən ˈmɪləteri ˈkrɪtɪk/
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And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.
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143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.
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And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

Learner Dictionary

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Affording verb US /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading “Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.”

Commentary noun US /ˈkɑːmənteri/

a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

From this reading “Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.”

Conservative adjective US /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading “143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.”

Federal adjective US /ˈfedərəl/

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading “And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150”

Imperceptible adjective US /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

From this reading “Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.”

Mackerel noun US /ˈmækərəl/

flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish

From this reading “And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.”

Outrages noun US /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/

plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading “And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150”

Reporting noun US /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading “And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.”

All words in this reading · 39

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143

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From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

150

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From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

AffordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.

AnguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

extreme mental distress

From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.

ChapnounUS /tʃæp/

a boy or man

From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

CommentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/

a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

ConservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

CriticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

DemonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

Effusionnoun

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.

eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.

immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

ImperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

From this reading Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.

InstancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/

an occurrence of something

From this reading Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.

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 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.

MackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/

flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish

From this reading And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.

MilitaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

Nemo

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

From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

NotingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading 143 Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and the Death of Nemo.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.

OppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

OutragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/

plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

PatriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

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

From this reading And describing an immense popular Demonstration against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150

PresentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

ReportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading And Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel Brigade.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Presenting the profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic.

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