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Chapter VII

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A READING PARTY.

Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

Here, again, a student has the option of taking a Pass or an Honour Degree; and here also both Passmen and Classmen alike have to pass an examination in the Rudiments of Faith and Religion, the subjects of which are:-- (1) The Books of the Old and New Testament.

(2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

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Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Oxford Days is here in full — 382 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

A READING PARTY. Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree. For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed. Here, again, a student has the option of taking a Pass or an Honour Degree; and here also both Passmen and Classmen alike have to pass an examination in the Rudiments of Faith and Religion, the subjects of which are:-- (1) The Books of the Old and New Testament. (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

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Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Oxford Days is here in full — 382 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A READING PARTY.

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Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

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For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

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(2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

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Acts noun US /ækts/

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading “(2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.”

Apostles noun US /əˈpɑːsəlz/

plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading “(2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.”

Gospels noun US /ˈɡɑːspəlz/

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading “(2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.”

option noun US /ˈɑːpʃən/

the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

From this reading “Here, again, a student has the option of taking a Pass or an Honour Degree; and here also both Passmen and Classmen alike have to pass an examination in the Rudiments of Faith and Religion, the subjects of which are:-- (1) The Books of the Old and New Testament.”

Rudiments noun US /ˈruːdɪmənts/

a statement of fundamental facts or principles

scope noun US /skoʊp/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading “For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.”

student noun US /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

Testament noun US /ˈtestəmənt/

a profession of belief

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pass an examination verb + article + noun counted as “pass … examination”

In this reading “Here, again, a student has the option of taking a Pass or an Honour Degree; and here also both Passmen and Classmen alike have to pass an examination in the Rudiments of Faith and Religion, the subjects of which are:-- (1) The Books of the Old and New Testament.”

next step adjective + noun

In this reading “Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.”

For the Second preposition + article + noun counted as “for … second”

In this reading “For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.”

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From this reading Here, again, a student has the option of taking a Pass or an Honour Degree; and here also both Passmen and Classmen alike have to pass an examination in the Rudiments of Faith and Religion, the subjects of which are:-- (1) The Books of the Old and New Testament.

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From this reading (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A READING PARTY.

ActsnounUS /ækts/

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/

equally

allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

ApostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/

plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

From this reading (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

BooksnounUS /bʊks/

Bound written or printed works.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

Classmen

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degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

ExaminationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

FaithnounUS /feɪθ/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

GospelsnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəlz/

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

HonournounUS /ˈɑːnər/

the state of being honored

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

Moderations

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From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

optionnounUS /ˈɑːpʃən/

the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading (2) The Holy Gospels and Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek.

PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A READING PARTY.

PassverbUS /pæs/

go across or through

Passmen

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PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

READINGnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A READING PARTY.

ReligionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

RudimentsnounUS /ˈruːdɪmənts/

a statement of fundamental facts or principles

scopenounUS /skoʊp/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

SecondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/

a profession of belief

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Moderations being thus thrown behind, the next step was the choice of subjects in which to take a degree.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading For the Second Public or Final Examination for the degree of B.A. there is yet further scope of subject allowed.

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