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Chapter V · Chapter 5

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* * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.
With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.
Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.
The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.
The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.
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Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and is here in full — 130 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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* * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.
/sʌtʃ hæz bɪn ðə ˈæspekt ʌv ˈaʊər ˈfɔːrən ˈpɑːlətɪks ˈʌndər ðə ˈɪnfluːəns ʌv ə ˈdʌbəl ˈkæbənət/
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With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.
/wɪð sʌtʃ æn ərˈeɪndʒmənt æt kɔːrt ɪt ɪz ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl ɪt ʃʊd hæv bɪn ˈʌðərwaɪz/
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Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.
/nɔːr ɪz ɪt ˈpɑːsəbəl ðæt ðɪs skiːm ʃʊd hæv ə ˈbetər ɪˈfekt əˈpɑːn ðə ˈɡʌvərmənt ʌv ˈaʊər dɪˈpendənsiz ðə fɜːrst ðə ˈdɪrəst ənd moʊst ˈdeləkət ˈɑːbdʒekts ʌv ðə ˌɪnˈtɪriər ˈpɑːləsi ʌv ðɪs ˈempaɪər/
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The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.
/ðə ˈkɑːləniz noʊ ðæt ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən ɪz ˈsepəreɪtɪd frʌm ðə kɔːrt dɪˈvaɪdɪd wɪˈðɪn ˌɪtˈself ənd dɪˈtestɪd baɪ ðə ˈneɪʃən/
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The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.
/ðə ˈdʌbəl ˈkæbənət hæz ɪn boʊθ ðə pɑːrts ʌv ɪt ʃoʊn ðə moʊst məˈlɪɡnənt ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz təˈwɔːrdz ðem wɪˈθaʊt ˈbiːɪŋ ˈeɪbəl tuː duː ðem ðə ˈsmɔːləst ˈmɪstʃəf/

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Administration noun US /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading “The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.”

Cabinet noun US /ˈkæbənət/

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading “The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.”

Colonies noun US /ˈkɑːləniz/

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading “The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.”

dependencies noun US /dɪˈpendənsiz/

plural of “dependency” — the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

From this reading “Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.”

detested adjective US /dɪˈtestɪd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading “The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.”

dispositions noun US /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading “The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.”

malignant adjective US /məˈlɪɡnənt/

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading “The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.”

smallest adjective US /ˈsmɔːləst/

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.”

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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 * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

AdministrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

ColoniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

dependenciesnounUS /dɪˈpendənsiz/

plural of “dependency” — the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “disposition” — your usual mood

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/

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

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/

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

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

schemenounUS /skiːm/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

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

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading * * * * * Such has been the aspect of our foreign politics under the influence of a _double Cabinet_.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Nor is it possible that this scheme should have a better effect upon the government of our dependencies, the first, the dearest, and most delicate objects of the interior policy of this empire.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With such an arrangement at Court, it is impossible it should have been otherwise.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Colonies know that Administration is separated from the Court, divided within itself, and detested by the nation.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The double Cabinet has, in both the parts of it, shown the most malignant dispositions towards them, without being able to do them the smallest mischief.

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