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This Giddy Globe

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.
Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.
In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.
This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.
(_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.
The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.
The rest are just Foreign Countries.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

This Giddy Globe

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of This Giddy Globe is here in full — 7 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.
/ðə ˈmɔːrəlz ʌv ðə ˈɡɪdi ɡloʊb əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tuː ˈmoʊzəs ðə fɜːrst dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər ˌɪmərˈælɪti ɪz æn ˈerluːm ˈhændəd daʊn tuː ʌs baɪ ˈaʊər fɜːrst ˈperənts/
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Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.
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In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.
/ɪn ˈʌðər wɜːrdz vaɪs ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ mɔːr ðæn ˈvɝː.tʃuː ˈaʊtˈsaɪd ʌv ɪts ˈnætʃərəl ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈlætətuːd/
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This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.
/ðɪs ɪz ˈklɪrli set fɔːrθ ɪn ðə əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ ˈmɔːrəl mæp ʌv ðə wɜːrld ɪn wɪtʃ ðə fəˈmɪljər ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiːz ʌv ˈmænˈkaɪnd wɪtʃ wiː ɑːr woʊnt tuː ˌdɪfərˈenʃieɪt æz ˈvɜːrtʃuːz ɔːr ˈvaɪsəz ɑːr ʃoʊn fɔːr ðə fɜːrst taɪm ɪn ðer ˈprɑːpər ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
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(_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.
/siː ˈmɔːrəl mæp ʌv ðə wɜːrld ðə ˈkʌntriz ʌv ðə ɜːrθ ðə ˈkʌntriz ʌv ðə ɜːrθ meɪ biː dɪˈvaɪdɪd ˈɪntuː tuː ɡruːps ðə ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈspiːkɪŋ ˈkʌntriz ənd ðə ˈfɔːrən ˈkʌntriz/
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The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.
/ðə ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈspiːkɪŋ ˈkʌntriz wɪtʃ kəmˈpraɪz ðə juːˈnaɪtɪd steɪts ənd ðə ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈempaɪər ˈɑːkjəpaɪ wʌn fɔːrθ ʌv ðə ɪnˈtaɪər ˈsɜːrfəs ʌv ðə ɡloʊb/
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The rest are just Foreign Countries.
/ðə rest ɑːr dʒʌst ˈfɔːrən ˈkʌntriz/

Learner Dictionary

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.

climatic adjective US /klaɪˈmætɪk/

of or relating to a climate

From this reading “Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.”

comprise verb US /kəmˈpraɪz/

be composed of

From this reading “The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.”

differentiate verb US /ˌdɪfərˈenʃieɪt/

mark as different

From this reading “This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.”

Geographer noun US /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər/

an expert on geography

From this reading “THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.”

heirloom noun US /ˈerluːm/

(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance

From this reading “THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.”

idiosyncrasies noun US /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiːz/

plural of “idiosyncrasy” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

From this reading “This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.”

Immorality noun US /ˌɪmərˈælɪti/

the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct

From this reading “THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.”

organism noun US /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/

a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

From this reading “Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.”

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accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

AccordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

celliferous

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

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/

without doubt or question

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

climaticadjectiveUS /klaɪˈmætɪk/

of or relating to a climate

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/

be composed of

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

COUNTRIESnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

differentiateverbUS /ˌdɪfərˈenʃieɪt/

mark as different

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

EARTHnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

ForeignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

GeographernounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfər/

an expert on geography

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

GIDDYadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

GLOBEnounUS /ɡloʊb/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

GroupsnounUS /ɡruːps/

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

heirloomnounUS /ˈerluːm/

(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

idiosyncrasiesnounUS /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪnkrəsiːz/

plural of “idiosyncrasy” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

ImmoralitynounUS /ˌɪmərˈælɪti/

the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading The rest are just Foreign Countries.

latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

MankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

MapverbUS /mæp/

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

MennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/

and nothing more

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

MORALSnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/

keep busy with

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

organismnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/

a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

ParentsnounUS /ˈperənts/

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

psycho-neurotic

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

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest are just Foreign Countries.

SciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Men of Science, on the other hand, declare it to be merely the psycho-neurotic reaction of climatic environment on the celliferous organism.

SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading (_See Moral Map of the World._) * * * * * THE COUNTRIES OF THE EARTH The Countries of the Earth may be divided into two Groups, the English speaking countries and the Foreign Countries.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The English Speaking Countries which comprise the United States and the British Empire occupy one fourth of the entire surface of the Globe.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading THE MORALS OF THE GIDDY GLOBE According to Moses, the First Geographer, Immorality is an heirloom handed down to us by our First Parents.

VicenounUS /vaɪs/

moral weakness

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

VicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

VirtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

VirtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

wontnounUS /woʊnt/

an established custom

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, Vice is nothing more than Virtue outside of its natural geographical latitude.

WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This is clearly set forth in the accompanying Moral Map of the World in which the familiar idiosyncrasies of Mankind which we are wont to differentiate as Virtues or Vices are shown for the first time in their proper geographical environment.

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