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Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.
Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!
You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!
You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!
We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:
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Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.
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Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!
/trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ θruː ðə kwɪps juː wɪl faɪnd juː æt boʊθ endz ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli ðə ˈɑːrtʃər ənd ðə ˈtɑːrɡət/
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You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!
/juː ɑːr nɑːt əˈloʊn juː wɪl faɪnd miː bɪˈsaɪd æt wɪˈtʃevər end juː ɑːr tɔːst tuː/
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You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!
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We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

Learner Dictionary

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alternatively adverb US /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading “Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!”

coated adjective US /ˈkoʊtəd/

having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination

From this reading “Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.”

derisive adjective US /dərˈɪsɪv/

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading “Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.”

encompasses verb US /enˈkʌmpəsəz/

third-person singular of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading “You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!”

mercilessly adverb US /ˈmɜːrsələsli/

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading “We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:”

myths noun US /mɪθs/

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading “We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:”

quips noun US /kwɪps/

plural of “quip” — a witty saying

From this reading “Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!”

Traversing verb US /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading “Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!”

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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 Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

alternativelyadverbUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvli/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

ambitnoun

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

archernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

coatedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊtəd/

having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

couplets

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

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/

detect with the senses

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

encompassesverbUS /enˈkʌmpəsəz/

third-person singular of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

endsnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

flagnounUS /flæɡ/

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/

the act of mixing together

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

mockverbUS /mɑːk/

treat with contempt

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

mythsnounUS /mɪθs/

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

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

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

others

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

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

Quipping

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

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

quipsnounUS /kwɪps/

plural of “quip” — a witty saying

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

solenounUS /soʊl/

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

soulsnounUS /soʊlz/

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

tossedverbUS /tɔːst/

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

TraversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

truthsnounUS /truːθs/

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

tryverbUS /traɪ/

make an effort or attempt

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We mock many truths as myths and try to realise myths as truth mixing both mercilessly, making it very difficult for others to discern between:

whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/

any one of a set, it does not matter which

From this reading You are not alone, you will find me beside at whichever end you are tossed to!

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading You and me are not the sole souls in its ambit. it encompasses every citizen of the world!!

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Quipping couplets flag off a train of thoughts, certain are abstract philosophy; yet few are derisive of social evils, coated with sarcasm.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Traversing through the quips, you will find you at both ends, alternatively, – the archer and the target!

Chapter 1 of Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips by A. R. Narayanan holds 73 sentences, grouped into 15 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 1 holds 73 sentences of Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips

Words and structures a reader meets early in Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Quipping
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Couplets
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Truth and the Myth: Couplet Quips; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Train
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Thoughts
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