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Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper

Chapter XXVIII

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ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.
It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.
Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.
It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.
And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of Miss Beecher's Housekeeper and Healthkeeper is here in full — 364 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/72 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.
/ɑːn ðə raɪt juːs ʌv taɪm ənd ˈprɑːpərti/
Line 2
It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.
/ɪt ɪz ˈprɑːbəbəl ðæt ðer ɪz noʊ wʌn dərˈekʃən ɪn wɪtʃ ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs ˈpɜːrsənz ˈsʌfər soʊ mʌtʃ daʊt ənd pərˈpleksəti æz ɑːn ðə raɪt əˈpɔːrʃənmənt ʌv taɪm ənd ˈprɑːpərti/
Line 3
Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.
/klɪr vjuːz ʌv ˈduːti ɑːn ðɪs səbˈdʒekt kæn biː ɡeɪnd ˈoʊnli baɪ ˈrefərəns tuː ˈsɜːrtən fækts ənd ˈprɪnsəpəlz ʌv maɪnd ɪn kəˈnekʃən wɪð ˈsɜːrtən fækts rɪˈviːld baɪ ˈdʒiːzəs kraɪst/
Line 4
It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.
/ɪt ɪz ə fækt ðæt weˈnevər men ˈnoʊtəs ˈeni ˈmeθəd wɪtʃ wɪl best sɪˈkjʊr ˈeni end eɪmd æt ðeɪ kɔːl ɪt raɪt/
Line 5
And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.
/ənd soʊ ðə wɜːrd raɪt æz men ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli juːs ðə tɜːrm ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz ðə ˈmeθəd ɔːr ruːl fɔːr sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ æn end dɪˈzaɪnd/

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aimed verb US /eɪmd/

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading “It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.”

apportionment noun US /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

From this reading “It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.”

conscientious adjective US /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading “It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.”

designed adjective US /dɪˈzaɪnd/

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading “And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.”

ordinarily adverb US /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading “And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.”

perplexity noun US /pərˈpleksəti/

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading “It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.”

securing verb US /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading “And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.”

signifies verb US /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading “And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.”

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aimed at verb + particle counted as “aim at”

In this reading “It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.”

Clear views verb + noun counted as “clear view”

In this reading “Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.”

in connection preposition + noun

In this reading “Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.”

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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 It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

aimedverbUS /eɪmd/

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

apportionmentnounUS /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

ClearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

factsnounUS /fækts/

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

PROPERTYnounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

revealedverbUS /rɪˈviːld/

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

RIGHTadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/

get by special effort

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/

third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

termnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

TIMEnounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

USEnounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading ON THE RIGHT USE OF TIME AND PROPERTY.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It is probable that there is no one direction in which conscientious persons suffer so much doubt and perplexity as on the right apportionment of time and property.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is a fact that whenever men notice any method which will _best_ secure any end aimed at, they call it _right_.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Clear views of duty on this subject can be gained only by reference to certain facts and principles of mind in connection with certain facts revealed by Jesus Christ.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And so the word _right_, as men ordinarily use the term, signifies the method or rule for securing an end designed.

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