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Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of Elmer Gantry is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.
As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.
In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.
He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.
He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Elmer Gantry

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of Elmer Gantry is here in full — 128 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.
/aɪ ə jɪr hiː spent ɪn rʌd ˈsɛn.tər θriː jɪrz ɪn ˈvʌlkən ənd tuː jɪrz ɪn ˈspɑːrtɑː/
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As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.
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In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.
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He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.
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He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.
/hiː meɪd ðə məˈmɔːriəl deɪ ˈædres tuː ðə dʒiː ə ɑːr ənd hiː meɪd ðə spiːtʃ ˈwelkəmɪŋ ðə ˈloʊkəl ˌreprəˈzentətɪv hoʊm frʌm ˈkɑːŋɡrəs ˈæftər ˈhævɪŋ wʌn ðə ˈpoʊkər ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp ʌv ðə haʊs/

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

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bathtubs noun US /ˈbæθtʌbz/

plural of “bathtub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading “In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.”

crusades noun US /kruːˈseɪdz/

plural of “crusade” — a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

From this reading “In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.”

Gantry noun US /ˈɡæntri/

a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.

From this reading “As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.”

Masons noun US /ˈmeɪsənz/

plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading “He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.”

Rudd noun US /rʌd/

European freshwater fish resembling the roach

From this reading “I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.”

Sparta noun US /ˈspɑːrtɑː/

an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC

From this reading “I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.”

spirituality noun US /ˌspɪrɪtʃuːˈælətiː/

property or income owned by a church

From this reading “In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.”

Vulcan noun US /ˈvʌlkən/

(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus

From this reading “I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

three years noun + noun

In this reading “I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.”

two years noun + noun

In this reading “I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.”

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129,000

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From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

4,100

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

47,000

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

BachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/

a man who has never been married

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

bathtubsnounUS /ˈbæθtʌbz/

plural of “bathtub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

the status of being a champion

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

crusadesnounUS /kruːˈseɪdz/

plural of “crusade” — a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

DivinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

Elmer

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/

render capable or able for some task

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/

join the military

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

FellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

GantrynounUS /ˈɡæntri/

a framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc.

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.

joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

Maccabees

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

From this reading He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

MasonsnounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/

plural of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

Mizpah

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

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

oculists

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

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

OddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/

not divisible by two

From this reading He joined the Masons, the Odd Fellows, and the Maccabees.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

RnounUS /ɑːr/

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/

a person who represents others

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

RuddnounUS /rʌd/

European freshwater fish resembling the roach

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/

a private place of education for the young

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

SpartanounUS /ˈspɑːrtɑː/

an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

spiritualitynounUS /ˌspɪrɪtʃuːˈælətiː/

property or income owned by a church

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/

in a swift manner

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

VulcannounUS /ˈvʌlkən/

(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/

very cordial

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading As there were 4,100 people in Rudd Center, 47,000 in Vulcan, and 129,000 in Sparta, it may be seen that the Reverend Elmer Gantry was climbing swiftly in Christian influence and character.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In Rudd Center he passed his Mizpah final examinations and received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from the seminary; in Rudd Center he discovered the art of joining, which was later to enable him to meet the more enterprising and solid men of affairs—oculists and editors and manufacturers of bathtubs—and enlist their practical genius in his crusades for spirituality.

wonnounUS /wʌn/

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading He made the Memorial Day address to the G. A. R., and he made the speech welcoming the local representative home from Congress after having won the poker championship of the House.

YEARnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading I A YEAR he spent in Rudd Center, three years in Vulcan, and two years in Sparta.

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