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Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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[Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'
I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.
He then dictated this one other paragraph.]
'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.
Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.
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Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784

Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 is here in full — 373 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/74 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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[Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'
/hiːr hiː sed ɡɑːd bles juː wɪð ɪt/
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I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.
Line 3
He then dictated this one other paragraph.]
/hiː ðen dɪkˈteɪtɪd ðɪs wʌn ˈʌðər ˈpærəɡræf/
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'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.
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Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.

Learner Dictionary

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acknowledged adjective US /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading “I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.”

Christianity noun US /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading “'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.”

dictated adjective US /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading “He then dictated this one other paragraph.]”

doctrine noun US /ˈdɑːktrən/

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading “'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.”

paragraph noun US /ˈpærəɡræf/

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 “He then dictated this one other paragraph.]”

perpetual adjective US /pərˈpetʃuːəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading “'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.”

proclaimed adjective US /proʊˈkleɪmd/

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading “Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.”

prophets noun US /ˈprɑːfəts/

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading “Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.”

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acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

beggedverbUS /beɡd/

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

blessverbUS /bles/

give a benediction to

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading He then dictated this one other paragraph.]

doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

faithnounUS /feɪθ/

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

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He then dictated this one other paragraph.]

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He then dictated this one other paragraph.]

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/

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 He then dictated this one other paragraph.]

peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.

prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.

propitiationnoun

the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then dictated this one other paragraph.]

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading He then dictated this one other paragraph.]

threatenings

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From this reading Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading 'The peculiar doctrine of Christianity is, that of an universal sacrifice, and perpetual propitiation.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Other prophets only proclaimed the will and the threatenings of GOD.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading I acknowledged myself much obliged to him; but I begged that he would go on as to the propitiation being the chief object of our most holy faith.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading [Here he said, 'GOD bless you with it.'

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