The following is the passage in the reading provided by a modern edition, with problematic words marked:

The word marks the point, at any age, where physical development is perceived as adequate to that purpose.

It pays to get the pronunciation right because, if the world is lucky, this word may mark a political turning point.

These words mark different degrees of closeness in social intercourse.

"My people are nervous," he said, his words marked by guttural accent.

"Your own words will mark you as friend or foe."

"Then the dreams may not be a deliberate message," he said, his words marked by a slight French accent.

Disapproved words are marked as such, but not omitted.

Strongly sexual words and drawings also marked the walls.

Those eight words marked a defining moment for this Mayor and his administration.