Chapter 8 of Dorothy Page is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Dorothy Page is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WRONGING THE LITTLE ONES. "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith. How can that be? Can an infant exercise faith?" "Not the infant, but the father or mother."
Chapter 8 of Dorothy Page is here in full — 94 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading “"Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “"Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.”
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading “Can an infant exercise faith?"”
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “"Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.”
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “"Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.”
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “WRONGING THE LITTLE ONES.”
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading “"Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “"Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.”
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In this reading “"Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.”
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How can that be?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not the infant, but the father or mother."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can that be?
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Can an infant exercise faith?"
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Not the infant, but the father or mother."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How can that be?
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WRONGING THE LITTLE ONES.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Not the infant, but the father or mother."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not the infant, but the father or mother."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WRONGING THE LITTLE ONES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Not the infant, but the father or mother."
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WRONGING THE LITTLE ONES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WRONGING THE LITTLE ONES.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Doctor Vincent," said Dorothy on her return to the room, "you were saying that the baptism of an infant is always preceded by faith.
Chapter 8 of Dorothy Page by Eldridge B. (Eldridge Burwell) Hatcher holds 94 sentences, grouped into 19 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.
Chapter 8 holds 94 sentences of Dorothy Page, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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