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The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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Being another and final Christmas Report.
Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.
A Circular from the Secretary of State.
A Supernatural Carol from Sergeant O'Pake.
And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.
222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243
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The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3 is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Being another and final Christmas Report.
/ˈbiːɪŋ əˈnʌðər ənd ˈfaɪnəl ˈkrɪsməs riˈpɔːrt/
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Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.
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A Circular from the Secretary of State.
/ə ˈsɜːrkjələr frʌm ðə ˈsekrəteri ʌv steɪt/
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A Supernatural Carol from Sergeant O'Pake.
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And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.
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222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

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Conglomeration noun US /kənˌɡlɑːmərˈeɪʃən/

a rounded spherical form

From this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

Festive adjective US /ˈfestɪv/

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

Inactivity noun US /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

the state of being inactive

From this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

lucid adjective US /ˈluːsəd/

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

Mackerel noun US /ˈmækərəl/

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

From this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

residing verb US /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

unappreciated adjective US /ˌʌnəˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/

not likely to be rewarded

From this reading “And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.”

venerated verb US /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/

past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

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perfectly satisfactory adverb + adjective

In this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

satisfactory Manner adjective + noun

In this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

ancient City adjective + noun

In this reading “222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243”

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222

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From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

243

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From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

Abe

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From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.

ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Being another and final Christmas Report.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Being another and final Christmas Report.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being another and final Christmas Report.

BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/

joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

From this reading A Supernatural Carol from Sergeant O'Pake.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Being another and final Christmas Report.

CircularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading A Circular from the Secretary of State.

CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

ConglomerationnounUS /kənˌɡlɑːmərˈeɪʃən/

a rounded spherical form

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

DetailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

ExplainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

FestiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Being another and final Christmas Report.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

GeniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.

Ghost-Story

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

From this reading And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

InactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

the state of being inactive

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

IncludingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

MackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/

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

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

MannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

O'Pake

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

From this reading A Supernatural Carol from Sergeant O'Pake.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Circular from the Secretary of State.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/

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

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/

new

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

ReportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Being another and final Christmas Report.

residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/

-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/

giving satisfaction

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

SecretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading A Circular from the Secretary of State.

SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading A Supernatural Carol from Sergeant O'Pake.

SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

StatenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A Circular from the Secretary of State.

StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

SupernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading A Supernatural Carol from Sergeant O'Pake.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A Circular from the Secretary of State.

tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.

unappreciatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/

not likely to be rewarded

From this reading And a tremendous Ghost-Story from an unappreciated Genius.

UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Including a Small Story from our Uncle Abe.

veneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/

past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading 222 Explaining, in a lucid and perfectly satisfactory Manner, the powerful Inactivity of that portion of the venerated Mackerel Brigade residing before the ancient City of Paris, and presenting certain genial Details of a recent Festive Conglomeration. 243

Chapter 7 of The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3 by R. H. (Robert Henry) Newell holds 6 sentences, grouped into 2 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.

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