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Jonathan and His Continent
Jonathan and His Continent

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Jonathan and His Continent is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Max O'Rell • Curated US English Learning Edition
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_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._
The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.
Like other Christians, they attend to business on week-days.
In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.
Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.
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Jonathan and His Continent

Chapter XIII

Chapter 13 of Jonathan and His Continent is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._
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The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.
/ðə əˈmerəkənz ɑːr ˈkrɪstʃənz ðæt ɪz tuː seɪ ðeɪ əˈtend tʃɜːrtʃ ɑːn ˈsʌndeɪz/
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Like other Christians, they attend to business on week-days.
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In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.
/ɪn əˈmerəkə rɪˈlɪdʒən ɪz sɜːrvd ʌp wɪð ˈsɔːsəz tuː suːt ɔːl ˈpæləts/
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Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.

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Attainable adjective US /əˈteɪnəbəl/

capable of being attained or accomplished

From this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

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Hypocrisy noun US /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

From this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

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Independently adverb US /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/

on your own; without outside help

From this reading “Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.”

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palates noun US /ˈpæləts/

plural of “palate” — the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading “In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.”

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Recipe noun US /ˈresəpi/

directions for making something

From this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

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Republicanism noun US /rɪˈpʌblɪkənɪzəm/

the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government

From this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

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sauces noun US /ˈsɔːsəz/

plural of “sauce” — flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading “In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.”

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sects noun US /sekts/

plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

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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.

Religious Sects adjective + noun counted as “religious sect”

a subdivision of a larger religious group

In this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

163 times in 426,211 chapters
Live Happily verb + particle

In this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

1,484 times in 426,211 chapters
Seventh Day adjective + noun

In this reading “_The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._”

919 times in 426,211 chapters
attend church verb + noun

In this reading “The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.”

193 times in 426,211 chapters

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189

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From this reading Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.

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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 _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.

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AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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AttainableadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnəbəl/

capable of being attained or accomplished

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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attendverbUS /əˈtend/

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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BooknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Like other Christians, they attend to business on week-days.

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BuyverbUS /baɪ/

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.

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ChooseverbUS /tʃuːz/

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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CureverbUS /kjʊr/

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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DieverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.

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Esoterists

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From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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FaithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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GentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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GoesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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GoodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/

in a joyous manner

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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HappyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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Highly-recommended

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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HypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/

an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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ImmortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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IndependentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/

on your own; without outside help

From this reading Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.

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InvitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IrresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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LadiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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LikeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like other Christians, they attend to business on week-days.

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LiveverbUS /laɪv/

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Like other Christians, they attend to business on week-days.

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palatesnounUS /ˈpæləts/

plural of “palate” — the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.

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PlacenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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RecipenounUS /ˈresəpi/

directions for making something

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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ReligionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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ReligiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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RepublicanismnounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkənɪzəm/

the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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saucesnounUS /ˈsɔːsəz/

plural of “sauce” — flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

From this reading In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.

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SavedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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SectsnounUS /sekts/

plural of “sect” — a subdivision of a larger religious group

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.

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SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.

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SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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ThempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Independently of the Catholic religion, there are 189 different religious sects.

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theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Americans are Christians; that is to say, they attend church on Sundays.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.

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WalknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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week-days

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From this reading Like other Christians, they attend to business on week-days.

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whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading _The Religion of the Americans.--Religious Sects.--Why Jonathan Goes to Church.--Walk in, Ladies and Gentlemen, "this is the Place to be Saved and Happy."--Irresistible Invitations.--The Esoterists.--Why Die when Immortality is Attainable?--The Recipe.--Faith Cure.--A Highly-recommended Book.--Seventh Day Hypocrisy.--To Choose Goods is not to Buy Them.--"Great Scott!"--Religion and Republicanism Live Happily together in America._

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In America, religion is served up with sauces to suit all palates.

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