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The Theatrocrat
The Theatrocrat

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Theatrocrat is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.
The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.
The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.
A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.
Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Theatrocrat

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Theatrocrat is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.
/aɪ naʊ kʌm tuː ðə məˈtɪriəl sɔːrs ʌv ðə aɪˈdiːə ʌv ɡɑːd/
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The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.
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The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.
Line 4
A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.
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Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.
/ˈsɜːrtən ɪf ə wɜːrld ʌv tuː dɪˈmenʃənz kæn ɪɡˈzɪst ə wɜːrld ʌv fɔːr dɪˈmenʃənz ɪz nɑːt ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl bʌt wiː ˌriːˈkwaɪər tuː kəmˈpliːt ðə ˈsɪriz wɪð ə ˈlɪniər wɜːrld ʌv wʌn dɪˈmenʃən ənd ə ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl wɜːrld ʌv nʌn wɪtʃ ɪz əbˈsɜːrd/

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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.

cube noun US /kjuːb/

a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces

From this reading “A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.”

electrons noun US /ˌɪˈlektrɑːnz/

plural of “electron” — an elementary particle with negative charge

From this reading “The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.”

linear adjective US /ˈlɪniər/

designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree

From this reading “Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.”

qualitatively adverb US /ˌkwɑːləˈteɪtɪvli/

in a qualitative manner

From this reading “The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.”

quantitatively adverb US /ˌkwɑːntɪˈteɪtəvli/

in a quantitative manner

From this reading “The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.”

transcending verb US /trænˈsendɪŋ/

-ing form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading “A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.”

transcends verb US /trænˈsendz/

third-person singular of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading “A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.”

unimaginable adjective US /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/

totally unlikely

From this reading “A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.”

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.

swim in verb + particle

In this reading “The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.”

All words in this reading · 90

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

absurdadjectiveUS /əbˈsɜːrd/

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

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 The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

analysed

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

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

atomnounUS /ˈætəm/

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

CertainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

cognizableadjective

capable of being known

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

cubenounUS /kjuːb/

a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

dimensionnounUS /dɪˈmenʃən/

the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

electronsnounUS /ˌɪˈlektrɑːnz/

plural of “electron” — an elementary particle with negative charge

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

EthernounUS /ˈiːθər/

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/

past form of “evolve” — work out

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

fillsnounUS /fɪlz/

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

fishnounUS /fɪʃ/

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/

third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

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

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

interpenetrates

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

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

interpenetrating

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

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/

in a close manner

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

linearadjectiveUS /ˈlɪniər/

designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

MaterialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

mathematiciannounUS /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/

a person skilled in mathematics

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

MatternounUS /ˈmætər/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

nonepronounUS /nʌn/

not one, and not any

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

qualitativelyadverbUS /ˌkwɑːləˈteɪtɪvli/

in a qualitative manner

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

quantitativelyadverbUS /ˌkwɑːntɪˈteɪtəvli/

in a quantitative manner

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

seanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

smeltnounUS /smelt/

small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

swimverbUS /swɪm/

travel through water

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I now come to the Material source of the idea of God.

transcendingverbUS /trænˈsendɪŋ/

-ing form of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

transcendsverbUS /trænˈsendz/

third-person singular of “transcend” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

unimaginableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/

totally unlikely

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

volumetricallyadverb

with respect to volume

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Certain, if a world of two dimensions can exist, a world of four dimensions is not impossible; but we require to complete the series with a linear world of one dimension and a punctual world of none, which is absurd.

weighedverbUS /weɪd/

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading The Ether has never been analysed, quantitatively, qualitatively, or volumetrically; it has never been seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted, or weighed.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Ether from which everything was evolved fills all space: it interpenetrates all Matter so intimately that the electrons of an atom swim in it with the liberty of fish in the sea.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A mathematician has suggested that the Ether is the unimaginable world of four dimensions, including, interpenetrating and transcending our cognizable Universe as a cube which is a world of three dimensions includes and transcends a possible world of two dimensions contained in a superficial square.

Chapter 2 of The Theatrocrat by John Davidson holds 403 sentences, grouped into 81 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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