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The southern literary messenger, Vol. II. — No. 10
The southern literary messenger, Vol. II. — No. 10

Chapter IV

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Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.
It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.
It is believed the Senators will go the same way.
The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.
If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.
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The southern literary messenger, Vol. II. — No. 10

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The southern literary messenger, Vol. II. — No. 10 is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.
/səˈpoʊz ə ˈkwestʃən ərˈaɪzəz ɪn ðə haʊs ʌv ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz ˈdeɪndʒərəs tuː ə steɪt/
Line 2
It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.
/ɪt ɪz ˈkærid ɪn ðæt ˈbɑːdi baɪ ˈpæʃən ɔːr ˈfækʃən əˈɡenst sʌtʃ ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz ʌv ˈpɑːpjələr wɪl æz kæn biː ˈɡɪvən/
Line 3
It is believed the Senators will go the same way.
/ɪt ɪz bɪˈliːvd ðə ˈsenətərz wɪl ɡoʊ ðə seɪm weɪ/
Line 4
The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.
/ðə ˈpiːpəl hæv noʊ ˈriːsɔːrs left bʌt ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz θruː ðer steɪt ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
Line 5
If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.
/ɪf ðɪs hæz noʊ ɪˈfekt ˈaʊər ˈsɜːrvənts ɑːr ˈaʊər ˈmæstərz ənd wiː ɑːr ruːld baɪ æn ˈɑːləɡɑːrki ðə mɔːr ˈoʊdiəs bɪˈkɔːz ɪt ˈprezənts ʌs wɪð ə ˈmɑːkəri ʌv ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/

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arises verb US /ərˈaɪzəz/

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.”

faction noun US /ˈfækʃən/

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading “It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.”

Legislature noun US /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading “The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.”

manifestations noun US /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading “It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.”

oligarchy noun US /ˈɑːləɡɑːrki/

a political system governed by a few people

From this reading “If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.”

representation noun US /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading “If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.”

Representatives noun US /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading “Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.”

Senators noun US /ˈsenətərz/

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading “It is believed the Senators will go the same way.”

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same way adjective + noun

In this reading “It is believed the Senators will go the same way.”

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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 Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It is believed the Senators will go the same way.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It is believed the Senators will go the same way.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/

showing your contempt by derision

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/

unequivocally detestable

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

oligarchynounUS /ˈɑːləɡɑːrki/

a political system governed by a few people

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

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

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is believed the Senators will go the same way.

SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading It is believed the Senators will go the same way.

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

statenounUS /steɪt/

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

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

SupposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The people have no resource left, but instructions through their State Legislature.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Suppose a question arises in the House of Representatives dangerous to a state.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is believed the Senators will go the same way.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is carried in that body by passion or faction against such manifestations of popular will as can be given.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading If this has no effect, our servants are our masters, and we are ruled by an oligarchy the more odious, because it presents us with a mockery of representation.

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