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The sexagenarian

Chapter VI

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With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.
The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.
The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.
MY TUTOR.
“Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The sexagenarian

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The sexagenarian is here in full — 141 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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

Line 1
With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.
/wɪð ðə əˈbʌv ˈtʃæptər ˈiːɡətɪzəm ˈnɪrli ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/
Line 2
The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.
/ðə rɪˈmeɪndər ʌv ðə ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt kənˈsɪsts ˈtʃiːfli ʌv ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd skræps ənd ˌmemərˈændəmz ˈrɪtən wɪð les ɔːr ˈɡreɪtər ker æz ðə səbˈdʒekt ˈprɑːmptɪd ɔːr æz ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti priˈzentɪd ˌɪtˈself bʌt ˈɑːbviəsli wɪð ðə dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən ʌv ˈfɔːrmɪŋ ðə hoʊl ˈɪntuː wʌn kəˈnektɪd ˈsɪriz æt sʌm ˈfjuːtʃər ˈpɪriəd/
Line 3
The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.
/ðə ˈriːdər wɪl ˈjuːnaɪt æz hiː θɪŋks ˈprɑːpər wʌt ˈfɑːloʊz wɪð wʌt prɪˈsiːdz/
Line 4
MY TUTOR.
/maɪ ˈtuːtər/
Line 5
“Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.
/ʌv prəˈfesər ðer ɪz nɑːt ˈeni ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl sketʃ/

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

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biographical adjective US /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to or being biography

From this reading ““Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.”

Egotism noun US /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading “With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.”

memorandums noun US /ˌmemərˈændəmz/

plural of “memorandum” — a written proposal or reminder

From this reading “The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.”

precedes verb US /prɪˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading “The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.”

scraps noun US /skræps/

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading “The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.”

terminates verb US /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/

third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt

From this reading “With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.”

unconnected adjective US /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/

not joined or linked together

From this reading “The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.”

unite verb US /ˈjuːnaɪt/

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading “The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

biographical sketch adjective + noun

In this reading ““Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.”

consists chiefly verb + particle counted as “consist chiefly”

In this reading “The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.”

future period adjective + noun

In this reading “The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.”

thinks proper verb + adjective counted as “think proper”

In this reading “The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.”

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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to or being biography

From this reading “Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.

chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/

for the most part

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

EgotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

memorandumsnounUS /ˌmemərˈændəmz/

plural of “memorandum” — a written proposal or reminder

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY TUTOR.

nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.

obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/

third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/

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

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading “Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.

promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

scrapsnounUS /skræps/

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

sketchnounUS /sketʃ/

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading “Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

terminatesverbUS /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/

third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt

From this reading With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Of Professor ⸺ there is not any biographical sketch.

thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

TUTORverbUS /ˈtuːtər/

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading MY TUTOR.

unconnectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəˈnektɪd/

not joined or linked together

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The reader will unite, as he thinks proper, what follows with what precedes.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the above chapter, Egotism nearly terminates.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The remainder of the manuscript consists chiefly of unconnected scraps and memorandums, written with less or greater care, as the subject prompted, or as opportunity presented itself, but obviously with the determination of forming the whole into one connected series, at some future period.

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