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Elmer Gantry

Chapter XXXIII

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I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.
He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.
But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.
II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.
What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?
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Elmer Gantry

Chapter XXXIII

Chapter 33 of Elmer Gantry is here in full — 97 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.
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He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.
/hiː wɑːz tʃɪrd tuː siː ðæt ðer wɑːz noʊ treɪs ʌv hɪz ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
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But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.
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II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.
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What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

Learner Dictionary

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.

alienation noun US /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/

the feeling of being alienated from other people

From this reading “But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.”

Bannister noun US /ˈbænəstər/

English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)

From this reading “What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?”

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 “But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.”

indiscretion noun US /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading “He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.”

Methodist adjective US /ˈmeθədəst/

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading “What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?”

sued verb US /suːd/

past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading “But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.”

tracking noun US /ˈtrækɪŋ/

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading “II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.”

Zenith noun US /ˈziːnəθ/

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading “II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.”

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.

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next morning adjective + noun

In this reading “But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.”

front page noun + noun

In this reading “But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.”

looked at verb + particle counted as “look at”

take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

In this reading “I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.”

same moment adjective + noun

In this reading “But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.”

own house verb + noun

In this reading “II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.”

through the country preposition + article + noun counted as “through … country”

In this reading “What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?”

at ten preposition + noun

In this reading “I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Advocate-Times

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

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

alienationnounUS /ˌeɪliəˈneɪʃən/

the feeling of being alienated from other people

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/

confidently declared to be so

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

AssociatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

atty

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

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

BannisternounUS /ˈbænəstər/

English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

careernounUS /kərˈɪr/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/

make loud demands

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Dowler

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

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Dr

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From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

Emmanuel

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From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

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 But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

hintsnounUS /hɪnts/

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

housenounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

IInoun

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

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/

the trait of being injudicious

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/

kept in good condition

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Mannie

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From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

Napap

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From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

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 But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

photostatnoun

a photocopy made on a Photostat machine

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/

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

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Rigg

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From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Silverhorn

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From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

suedverbUS /suːd/

past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

TnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

tracenounUS /treɪs/

a just detectable amount

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

trackingnounUS /ˈtrækɪŋ/

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/

not covered with clothing

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He was cheered to see that there was no trace of his indiscretion.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

WHENconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Wilkie

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From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I WHEN Mr. Mannie Silverhorn awoke at ten, with a head, he remembered that he had been talking, and with agitation he looked at the morning’s _Advocate-Times_.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But the next morning Mr. Silverhorn and the Reverend Dr. Gantry at about the same moment noted on the front page of the _Advocate-Times_ the photostat of a document in which Emmanuel Silverhorn, atty., asserted that unless Dr. Gantry settled out of court, he would be sued for alienation of affections by Mr. Oscar Dowler, of whose wife, Dowler maintained, Dr. Gantry had taken criminal advantage.

Yorkville

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From this reading What appalled him was the fact that the Associated Press spread the story through the country, and that he had telegrams from Dr. Wilkie Bannister of the Yorkville Methodist Church and from the directors of the Napap to the effect: Is this story true?

ZenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading II It was not so much the clamor of the Zenith reporters, tracking him from his own house to that of T. J. Rigg and out to the country—it was not so much the sketches of his career and hints of his uncovered wickedness in every Zenith paper, morning and evening—it was not so much the thought that he had lost the respect of his congregation.

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