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When the World Shook

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.
It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.
However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.
Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?
But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

When the World Shook

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of When the World Shook is here in full — 236 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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Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.
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It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.
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However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.
/ˌhaʊˈevər ðoʊz huː drɔː ðə veɪl frʌm ðə ənˈnoʊn ənd rɪˈviːl ðə nuː mʌst ɪkˈspekt ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti ənd ækˈsept ɪt wɪˈθaʊt ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
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Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?
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But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

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accentuated verb US /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/

past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important

From this reading “But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.”

almanac noun US /ˈɑːlmənæk/

an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year

From this reading “Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?”

Argues verb US /ˈɑːrɡjuːz/

third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading “Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.”

constellations noun US /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading “Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?”

deduction noun US /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading “It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.”

rediscovered verb US /ridɪˈskʌvərd/

past form of “rediscover” — discover again

From this reading “Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?”

sceptic noun US /ˈskeptɪk/

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

From this reading “But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.”

surpass verb US /sərˈpæs/

distinguish oneself

From this reading “It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.”

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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 Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/

past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/

consider or hold as true

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

AgesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

almanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/

an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

ArguesverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːz/

third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

Bastin

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From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

Bickley

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From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

Bickleyan

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From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

constellationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃənz/

plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

deductionnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

drawverbUS /drɔː/

cause to move by pulling

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

fatenounUS /feɪt/

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

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 Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/

an occurrence of something

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/

small in range or scope

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

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 It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

MiddlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

Oro

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From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

playsnounUS /pleɪz/

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

rashlyadverb

in a hasty and foolhardy manner

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

rediscoveredverbUS /ridɪˈskʌvərd/

past form of “rediscover” — discover again

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/

make visible

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

scepticnounUS /ˈskeptɪk/

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

SpeaksverbUS /spiːks/

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/

distinguish oneself

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/

the present time or age

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

UnknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

veilnounUS /veɪl/

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading However, those who draw the veil from the Unknown and reveal the New, must expect incredulity, and accept it without grumbling.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading It is not a wise deduction, as I think Bickley would admit today, because without doubt many things are which surpass our extremely limited experience.

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading But the point I want to make is that if the sceptic plays a Bickleyan part as regards what has been written, it seems probable that his attitude will be accentuated as regards that which it still remains for me to write.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Oro Speaks and Bastin Argues The reader of what I have written, should there ever be such a person, may find the record marvelous, and therefore rashly conclude that because it is beyond experience, it could not be.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Was that not the fate, for instance, of those who in the Middle Ages, a few hundred years ago, discovered, or rather rediscovered the mighty movements of those constellations which served Oro for an almanac?

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