Chapter 20 of Laicus is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 20 of Laicus is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
We propose. WE are in the valley of humiliation. Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected. I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter. I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
Chapter 20 of Laicus is here in full — 78 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a politician who is running for public office
From this reading “Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.”
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading “Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.”
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading “WE are in the valley of humiliation.”
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading “I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.”
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “We propose.”
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.”
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading “Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE are in the valley of humiliation.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading WE are in the valley of humiliation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE are in the valley of humiliation.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
immediately past
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE are in the valley of humiliation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading We propose.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I am inclined on consideration to recall the last paragraph of the last chapter.
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE are in the valley of humiliation.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading WE are in the valley of humiliation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We propose.
at the time that
From this reading Since the church has been rejected, it has an opportunity to understand how a candidate feels when he is rejected.
but in spite of that
From this reading I am inclined to think Mr. Uncannon may prove a "means of grace" to us yet.
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Chapter 20 holds 78 sentences of Laicus, unabridged, divided into 16 reading sections.
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