Chapter 12 of Mr. World and Miss Church-Member is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Mr. World and Miss Church-Member is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE THEATRE. 1. Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other. 2. A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
Chapter 12 of Mr. World and Miss Church-Member is here in full — 136 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading “A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.”
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading “Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.”
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.”
possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading “A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.”
be about
From this reading “Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.”
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “THE THEATRE.”
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading “Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.”
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From this reading 1.
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From this reading 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
a period of 100 years
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading A description of the “Century Session” held by the demons having in charge the Theatre interests of Satan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
be about
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THEATRE.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading THE THEATRE.
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mr. World and his friend tarry at Satan’s Theatres which lay in seven grades, one below the other.
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