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Life's little stage
Life's little stage

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Life's little stage is here in full — 222 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Agnes Giberne • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.
_"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.
And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Life's little stage

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Life's little stage is here in full — 222 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.
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_"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.
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And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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abbey noun US /ˈæbi/

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.”

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anon adverb US /ˌæˈnɔːn/

at another time

From this reading “And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.”

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discipline noun US /ˈdɪsəplən/

a branch of knowledge

From this reading “And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.”

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Opportunities noun US /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “_"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.”

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precincts noun US /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading “AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.”

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tract noun US /trækt/

an extended area of land

From this reading “And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.”

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trials noun US /ˈtraɪəlz/

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

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trifles noun US /ˈtraɪfəlz/

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading “And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.”

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From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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ABBEYnounUS /ˈæbi/

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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ANONadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/

at another time

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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BOUVERIE

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From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/

a branch of knowledge

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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ETC

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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How

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From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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MOONnounUS /muːn/

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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OpportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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others

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From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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over-estimate

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From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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PRECINCTSnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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RELIGIOUSadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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SOCIETYnounUS /səˈsaɪəti/

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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ST

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From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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STARSnounUS /stɑːrz/

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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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 AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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STREETnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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SUNnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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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 AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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throwverbUS /θroʊ/

propel through the air

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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TRACTnounUS /trækt/

an extended area of land

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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weepverbUS /wiːp/

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _"Who can over-estimate the value of these little Opportunities?_ _How angels must weep to see us throw them away!_ _.

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WONDER-WORLD

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "SUN, MOON AND STARS," "THIS WONDER-WORLD," "STORIES OF THE ABBEY PRECINCTS," ETC., ETC.

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worthilyadverb

in a worthy manner; with worthiness

From this reading And how can we ever expect to meet the great trials_ _worthily, unless we learn discipline by those which to others_ _may seem but trifles?"—ANON._ LONDON THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 4 BOUVERIE STREET AND 65 ST.

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