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Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys
Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.
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"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.
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Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.
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Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Louis' School Days: A Story for Boys is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.
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"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.
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67.
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Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

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afflicted adjective US /əˈflɪktɪd/

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading “"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.”

astray adverb US /əˈstreɪ/

away from the right path or direction

From this reading “"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.”

continual adjective US /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading “Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.”

exercised verb US /ˈeksərsaɪzd/

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading “"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.”

grievous adjective US /ˈɡriːvəs/

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

From this reading “"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.”

peaceable adjective US /ˈpiːsəbəl/

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading “"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.”

Psalm noun US /sɑːlm/

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading “"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.”

righteousness noun US /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

adhering to moral principles

From this reading “"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.”

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11

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From this reading 11.

67

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From this reading 67.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

afterwardadverbUS /ˈæftərwərd/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/

away from the right path or direction

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

chasteningnoun

a rebuke for making a mistake

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

Christian's

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From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

cxix

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From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

fruitnounUS /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/

causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

Heb

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From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

PsalmnounUS /sɑːlm/

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

adhering to moral principles

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

seemeth

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Perhaps there is no state more dangerous to a Christian's peace of mind than one of continual prosperity.

therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/

by that means or because of that

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

ThydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/

an old word for “to”

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept Thy word."--Psalm cxix.

xiinoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

yieldeth

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

From this reading "Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby."--Heb. xii.

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