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The Reign of Greed

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good endthat is, a quite exceptional funeral.
True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:
Why say that to me?
If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!
These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.
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The Reign of Greed

Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

Chapter 28 of The Reign of Greed is here in full — 53 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good endthat is, a quite exceptional funeral.
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True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:
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Why say that to me?
/waɪ seɪ ðæt tuː miː/
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If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!
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These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

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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.

curate noun US /ˈkjʊrət/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading “True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:”

enforced adjective US /enˈfɔːrst/

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading “These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.”

exceptional adjective US /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading “EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.”

insolvent noun US /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənt/

someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts

From this reading “These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.”

Padre noun US /ˈpædreɪ/

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading “True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:”

restrictions noun US /riˈstrɪkʃənz/

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading “These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.”

sardonically adverb US /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪkəli/

in a sarcastic manner

From this reading “True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:”

tip noun US /tɪp/

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading “True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:”

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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 EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

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 If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

CAPITAN

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From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

DenounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

dieverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

EXITnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

finisnoun

the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

impenitentadjective

not penitent or remorseful

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

insolventnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənt/

someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

Irene

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

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

ita

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

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Why say that to me?

nosenounUS /noʊz/

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

obsequies

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

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/

a local church community

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

priestnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

profundis

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

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

restrictionsnounUS /riˈstrɪkʃənz/

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

sardonicallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪkəli/

in a sarcastic manner

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading “Why say that to me?

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

Talis

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

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

TIAGO

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

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

tipnounUS /tɪp/

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

TrueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

vita

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

From this reading EXIT CAPITAN TIAGO Talis vita, finis ita Capitan Tiago had a good end—that is, a quite exceptional funeral.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading If we had to deny the obsequies to all who die without confession, we should forget the De profundis!

WhynounUS /waɪ/

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

From this reading “Why say that to me?

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading True it is that the curate of the parish had ventured the observation to Padre Irene that Capitan Tiago had died without confession, but the good priest, smiling sardonically, had rubbed the tip of his nose and answered:

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading These restrictions, as you well know, are enforced when the impenitent is also insolvent.

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