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Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.
When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.
--Iamblichus.
Adon-Ai!
Adon-Ai!--appear, appear!”
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Zanoni

Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

Chapter 24 of Zanoni is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.
/ðer ɪz ə ˈprɪnsəpəl ʌv ðə soʊl suːˈpɪriər tuː ɔːl ˈneɪtʃər θruː wɪtʃ wiː ɑːr ˈkeɪpəbəl ʌv sərˈpæsɪŋ ðə ˈɔːrdər ənd ˈsɪstəmz ʌv ðə wɜːrld/
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When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.
/wen ðə soʊl ɪz ˈeləveɪtɪd tuː ˈneɪtʃərz ˈbetər ðæn ˌɪtˈself ðen ɪt ɪz ɪnˈtaɪərli ˈsepəreɪtɪd frʌm səˈbɔːrdəneɪt ˈneɪtʃərz ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəz ðɪs fɔːr əˈnʌðər laɪf ənd ˈdezərtɪŋ ðə ˈɔːrdər ʌv θɪŋz wɪð wɪtʃ ɪt wɑːz kəˈnektɪd lɪŋks ənd ˈmɪŋɡəlz ˌɪtˈself wɪð əˈnʌðər/
Line 3
--Iamblichus.
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Adon-Ai!
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Adon-Ai!--appear, appear!”

Learner Dictionary

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deserting verb US /ˈdezərtɪŋ/

-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading “When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.”

elevated adjective US /ˈeləveɪtɪd/

raised above the ground

From this reading “When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.”

exchanges noun US /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “exchange” — chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading “When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.”

links noun US /lɪŋks/

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading “When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.”

mingles verb US /ˈmɪŋɡəlz/

third-person singular of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading “When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.”

subordinate adjective US /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/

lower in rank or importance

From this reading “When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.”

surpassing adjective US /sərˈpæsɪŋ/

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

From this reading “There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.”

systems noun US /ˈsɪstəmz/

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading “There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.”

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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 There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

Adon-Ai

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

From this reading “Adon-Ai!

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Adon-Ai!--appear, appear!”

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

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 When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/

-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/

raised above the ground

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

exchangesnounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəz/

plural of “exchange” — chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

Iamblichus

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

From this reading --Iamblichus.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

linksnounUS /lɪŋks/

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

minglesverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlz/

third-person singular of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/

lower in rank or importance

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

THENadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the soul is elevated to natures better than itself, THEN it is entirely separated from subordinate natures, exchanges this for another life, and, deserting the order of things with which it was connected, links and mingles itself with another.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There is a principle of the soul, superior to all nature, through which we are capable of surpassing the order and systems of the world.

Chapter 24 of Zanoni by Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron Lytton holds 156 sentences, grouped into 32 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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