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Holidays at the Grange

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.
Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.
Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.
Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.
Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.
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Holidays at the Grange

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Holidays at the Grange is here in full — 305 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.
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Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.
/ˈsʌndeɪ ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ərˈoʊz əˈpɑːn ðə ɜːrθ soʊ klɪr ənd kɑːm ənd ˈbjuːtəfəl ðæt ɪt ˈɔːlmoʊst siːmd æz ɪf ɪt wɜːr ˈkɑːnʃəs ʌv ðə ˈblesɪŋz bɪˈstoʊd baɪ ɪt əˈpɑːn ˈmɪljənz ʌv ðə ˈhjuːmən ˈfæməli/
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Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.
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Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.
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Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

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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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blessings noun US /ˈblesɪŋz/

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading “Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.”

capping verb US /ˈkæpɪŋ/

inflected form of “cap” — lie at the top of

From this reading “SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.”

Creator noun US /kriˈeɪtər/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.”

drudge noun US /drʌdʒ/

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading “Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.”

elevation noun US /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading “Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.”

immortality noun US /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading “Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.”

Maker noun US /ˈmeɪkər/

a person who makes things

From this reading “Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.”

oppressive adjective US /əˈpresɪv/

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading “Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.”

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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 Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

bentnounUS /bent/

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

BIBLEnounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.

blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

calmverbUS /kɑːm/

make calm or still

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

CAPPINGverbUS /ˈkæpɪŋ/

inflected form of “cap” — lie at the top of

From this reading SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

CLASSnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.

clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

corrodingnoun

erosion by chemical action

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

drudgenounUS /drʌdʒ/

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

frameverbUS /freɪm/

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/

an iconic mental representation

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

loadnounUS /loʊd/

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

MakernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/

a person who makes things

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

STORIESnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — 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 SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.

stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

SUNDAYnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

throbs

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From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

to-day

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

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

VERSESnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading SUNDAY.--BIBLE STORIES.--CAPPING BIBLE VERSES.--BIBLE CLASS.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

weightnounUS /weɪt/

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Now, throwing off the weight, he can realize that he is a man--made in the image of his Creator, and made for happiness and immortality.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Sunday morning arose upon the earth, so clear, and calm, and beautiful, that it almost seemed as if it were conscious of the blessings bestowed by it upon millions of the human family.

wheelverbUS /wiːl/

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Happy day! when the man bent under the heavy load of oppressive labor and corroding care, may take the rest which the Maker of his frame intended for him, from the very beginning.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Now, he can afford to think: he is no longer the mechanical drudge; he is no longer one little wheel in the great social machine; he is to-day a reflecting being, and the desire for mental and spiritual elevation throbs strongly within his heart.

Chapter 6 of Holidays at the Grange by Emily Mayer Higgins holds 305 sentences, grouped into 61 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 6 holds 305 sentences of Holidays at the Grange, unabridged, divided into 61 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Holidays at the Grange

Words and structures a reader meets early in Holidays at the Grange, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Gathering
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Holidays at the Grange; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Christmas
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Consequences
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Miles
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