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Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.
I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.
Far from it.
It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.
In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.
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The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5 is here in full — 123 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Line 1
I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.
/aɪ hæv ˈspoʊkən ʌv ðə fəˈlɑːsəfər ɪn hɪz kəˈpæsəti ʌv ˌrestərəˈtɜːr/
Line 2
I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.
/aɪ wʊd nɑːt ˌhaʊˈevər hæv ˈeni frend ʌv maɪn ˌɪˈmædʒən ðæt ɪn fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ hɪz hərˈedəteri ˈduːtiz ɪn ðæt laɪn ˈaʊər ˈhɪroʊ ˈwɔːntɪd ə ˈprɑːpər ˌestəˈmeɪʃən ʌv ðer ˈdɪɡnəti ənd ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
Line 3
Far from it.
/fɑːr frʌm ɪt/
Line 4
It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.
/ɪt wɑːz ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl tuː seɪ ɪn wɪtʃ bræntʃ ʌv hɪz prəˈfeʃən hiː tʊk ðə ˈɡreɪtər praɪd/
Line 5
In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.
/ɪn hɪz əˈpɪnjən ðə ˈpaʊərz ʌv ðə ˈɪntəlekt held ˈɪntəmət kəˈnekʃən wɪð ðə ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz ʌv ðə ˈstʌmək/

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capabilities noun US /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading “In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.”

capacity noun US /kəˈpæsəti/

capability to perform or produce

From this reading “I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.”

estimation noun US /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading “I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.”

fulfilling verb US /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading “I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.”

hereditary adjective US /hərˈedəteri/

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading “I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.”

intellect noun US /ˈɪntəlekt/

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading “In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.”

philosopher noun US /fəˈlɑːsəfər/

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading “I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.”

restaurateur noun US /ˌrestərəˈtɜːr/

the proprietor of a restaurant

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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 I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

branchnounUS /bræntʃ/

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/

plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/

capability to perform or produce

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

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 his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

FaradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far from it.

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Far from it.

fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Far from it.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

restaurateurnounUS /ˌrestərəˈtɜːr/

the proprietor of a restaurant

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I have spoken of the philosopher in his capacity of _restaurateur_.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It was impossible to say in which branch of his profession he took the greater pride.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his opinion the powers of the intellect held intimate connection with the capabilities of the stomach.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I would not, however, have any friend of mine imagine that, in fulfilling his hereditary duties in that line, our hero wanted a proper estimation of their dignity and importance.

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