Chapter 24 of My New Curate is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of My New Curate is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered. I was deeply interested in its success, of course. But that was not the point. I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese. This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
Chapter 24 of My New Curate is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading “THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.”
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading “THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “I was deeply interested in its success, of course.”
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading “I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.”
not liable to being annulled or voided or undone
From this reading “This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.”
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading “I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.”
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading “This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.”
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading “THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was not the point.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.
state as a dogma
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
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From this reading I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
not liable to being annulled or voided or undone
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
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From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that was not the point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But that was not the point.
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This gives me the indefeasible right to dogmatize about preaching.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE SERMON I am quite sure that sermon cost me more anxiety and trouble than Father Letheby suffered.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was deeply interested in its success, of course.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading I am probably the feeblest and worst preacher in my diocese.
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