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The Passion for Life

Chapter XV

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"Who said that?" he asked.
"A leading General in the German Army," I replied.
"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.
They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"
"You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.
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The Passion for Life

Chapter XV

Chapter 15 of The Passion for Life is here in full — 429 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Who said that?" he asked.
/huː sed ðæt hiː æskt/
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"A leading General in the German Army," I replied.
/ə ˈliːdɪŋ ˈdʒenərəl ɪn ðə ˈdʒɜːrmən ˈɑːrmi aɪ rɪˈplaɪd/
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"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.
Line 4
They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"
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"You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.

Learner Dictionary

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

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curriculum noun US /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.

From this reading “They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"”

doctrine noun US /ˈdɑːktrən/

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading “"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.”

educated adjective US /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading “They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"”

Philosophy noun US /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading “"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.”

renowned adjective US /rɪˈnaʊnd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading “"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.”

schools noun US /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading “"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.”

universities noun US /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading “"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.”

youths noun US /juːðz/

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading “"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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new doctrine adjective + noun

In this reading “"Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.”

any man adjective + noun

In this reading “"You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.”

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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 "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

abideth

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

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.

ArmynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Who said that?" he asked.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

curriculumnounUS /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

don't

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

From this reading "You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

educationistnoun

a specialist in the theory of education

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

FaithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

hatenounUS /heɪt/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

HatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Who said that?" he asked.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

HopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading "You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Who said that?" he asked.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.

schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

taughtverbUS /tɔːt/

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Who said that?" he asked.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "A leading General in the German Army," I replied.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They must be educated to hate as a duty; it must form a new subject in our curriculum of education, "And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Hatred, and the greatest of these is Hatred."'"

universitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/

plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "Who said that?" he asked.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't mean to say that any man taught that?" he asked.

youthsnounUS /juːðz/

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading "Here is another statement by a renowned Doctor of Philosophy and an educationist: 'Children in our schools and the youths of our universities must be taught a new doctrine, the Doctrine of Hatred.

Chapter 15 of The Passion for Life by Joseph Hocking holds 429 sentences, grouped into 86 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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Chapter 15 holds 429 sentences of The Passion for Life, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.

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