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The Wandering Jew — Volume 01

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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THE ORDERS.
The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.
The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.
Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.
In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Wandering Jew — Volume 01

Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Chapter 16 of The Wandering Jew — Volume 01 is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/47 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE ORDERS.
/ðə ˈɔːrdərz/
Line 2
The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.
/ðə ˈprɪnsəpəl ˈhaʊsəz ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd wɪð ðæt ɪn ˈperɪs ðeɪ ɑːr ˈɔːlsoʊ ɪn dərˈekt kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən wɪð ðə ˈdʒenərəl huː rɪˈzaɪdz æt roʊm/
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The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.
/ðə ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns ʌv ðə ˈdʒeʒuːɪts soʊ ˈæktɪv ˈveriəs ənd ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd ɪn soʊ ˈwʌndərfəl ə ˈmænər hæz fɔːr ɪts ˈɑːbdʒekt tuː səˈplaɪ ðə hedz wɪð ɔːl ðə ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ðeɪ kæn ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
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Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.
/ˈevəri deɪ ðə ˈdʒenərəl rəˈsiːvz ə hoʊst ʌv rɪˈpɔːrts wɪtʃ sɜːrv tuː tʃek wʌn əˈnʌðər/
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In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.
/ɪn ðə ˈsentrəl haʊs æt roʊm ɑːr ˌɪˈmens ˈredʒəstərz ɪn wɪtʃ ɑːr ˌɪnˈskraɪbd ðə neɪmz ʌv ɔːl ðə ˈdʒeʒuːɪts ʌv ðer ædˈhɪrənts ənd ʌv ɔːl ðə kənˈsɪdərəbəl ˈpɜːrsənz ˈweðər frendz ɔːr ˈenəmiz wɪð huːm ðeɪ hæv ˈeni kəˈnekʃən/

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adherents noun US /ædˈhɪrənts/

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading “In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.”

correspond verb US /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.”

inscribed adjective US /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading “In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.”

Jesuits noun US /ˈdʒeʒuːɪts/

plural of “jesuit” — a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading “The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.”

organized adjective US /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading “The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.”

receives verb US /rəˈsiːvz/

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading “Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.”

registers noun US /ˈredʒəstərz/

plural of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading “In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.”

resides verb US /rɪˈzaɪdz/

third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.”

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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 The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

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 correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/

serving as an essential component

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

checkverbUS /tʃek/

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

headsnounUS /hedz/

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

hostnounUS /hoʊst/

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

JesuitsnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪts/

plural of “jesuit” — a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

ORDERSnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE ORDERS.

organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

registersnounUS /ˈredʒəstərz/

plural of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

residesverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdz/

third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

RomenounUS /roʊm/

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

serveverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE ORDERS.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Every day, the General receives a host of reports, which serve to check one another.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the central house, at Rome, are immense registers, in which are inscribed the names of all the Jesuits, of their adherents, and of all the considerable persons, whether friends or enemies, with whom they have any connection.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The principal houses correspond with that in Paris; they are also in direct communication with the General, who resides at Rome.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The correspondence of the Jesuits so active, various, and organized in so wonderful a manner, has for its object to supply the heads with all the information they can require.

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