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Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.
Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that she says not she but God was the Author.”
I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.
Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):
The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”
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Christian Science

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Christian Science is here in full — 110 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.
/ɪt ɪz ˈɔːfən sed ɪn prɪnt ðæt ˈmɪsɪz ˈedi kleɪmz ðæt ɡɑːd wɑːz ðə ˈɔːθər ʌv ˈsaɪəns ənd helθ/
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Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet thatshe says not she but God was the Author.”
/ˈmɪstər ˈpiːbɑːdi steɪts ɪn hɪz ˈpæmflət ðæt ʃiː sez nɑːt ʃiː bʌt ɡɑːd wɑːz ðə ˈɔːθər/
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I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.
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Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):
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The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

authorship noun US /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/

the act of creating written works

From this reading “I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.”

autobiography noun US /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/

a biography of yourself

From this reading “I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.”

definitely adverb US /ˈdefənətli/

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading “I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.”

Eddy verb US /ˈedi/

flow in a circular current, of liquids

From this reading “It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.”

pamphlet noun US /ˈpæmflət/

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading “Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.””

Peabody noun US /ˈpiːbɑːdi/

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading “Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.””

transference noun US /trænˈsfɜːrəns/

(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst

From this reading “I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.”

unfold verb US /ənˈfoʊld/

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading “Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):”

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From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

authorshipnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/

the act of creating written works

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/

a biography of yourself

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

cannot

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

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

EddyverbUS /ˈedi/

flow in a circular current, of liquids

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/

assemble or get together

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

HealthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

LifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/

a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

PeabodynounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdi/

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

printnounUS /prɪnt/

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

SciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

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

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

SpeakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

statesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Peabody states in his pamphlet that “she says not she but God was the Author.”

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

transferencenounUS /trænˈsfɜːrəns/

(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading Speaking of the early days when her Science was beginning to unfold itself and gather form in her mind, she says (Autobiography, page 43):

universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It is often said in print that Mrs. Eddy claims that God was the Author of Science and Health.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I cannot find that in her autobiography she makes this transference of the authorship, but I think that in it she definitely claims that she did her work under His inspiration--definitely for her; for as a rule she is not a very definite person, even when she seems to be trying her best to be clear and positive.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “The divine hand led me into a new world of light and Life, a fresh universe--old to God, but new to His 'little one.'”

Chapter 14 of Christian Science by Mark Twain holds 110 sentences, grouped into 22 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.

What does chapter 14 of Christian Science contain?

Chapter 14 holds 110 sentences of Christian Science, unabridged, divided into 22 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 14 of Christian Science by Mark Twain exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 110 sentences, grouped into 22 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 14 of Christian Science?

Work through the 22 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 22 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 14 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 14 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Christian Science

Common questions about reading Christian Science by Mark Twain on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Christian Science?

Yes. All 2957 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #3187 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Christian Science is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #3187, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Christian Science take to read?

About 246 minutes of reading across 592 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Christian Science section by section

How to work through Christian Science section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 23 chapters of Christian Science to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Christian Science

Words and structures a reader meets early in Christian Science, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Vienna
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Christian Science; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Summer
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Christian Science; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Appetite-cure
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Christian Science; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Mountains
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Christian Science; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.