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Precepts in Practice

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Precepts in Practice is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By A. L. O. E. • Curated US English Learning Edition
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FORBIDDEN GROUND.
“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.
10.
Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.
He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Precepts in Practice

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Precepts in Practice is here in full — 103 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FORBIDDEN GROUND.
/fərˈbɪd.ən ɡraʊnd/
Line 2
“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.
Line 3
10.
Line 4
Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.
/ˈlɪtəl ˈdʒoʊsəf ˈæʃtən wɑːz ˈaɪdəlɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðə striːts ʌv ˈlʌndən ɑːn ə ˈsʌndeɪ ˌæftərˈnuːn/
Line 5
He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.
/hiː hæd bɪn tuː tʃɜːrtʃ ɪn ðə ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ənd hæd bɪˈheɪvd ðer laɪk ə ˈkwaɪət əˈtentɪv tʃaɪld hiː hæd brɔːt hoʊm ðə tekst tuː hɪz ˈɡrændmʌðər ənd hæd ˈɔːlsoʊ lɜːrnd tuː ˈʌðər ˈvɜːrsəz frʌm ðə ˈbaɪbəl/

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Ashton noun US /ˈæʃtən/

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading “Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.”

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attentive adjective US /əˈtentɪv/

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading “He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
behaved verb US /bɪˈheɪvd/

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading “He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
entice verb US /ɪnˈtaɪs/

provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading ““My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forbidden adjective US /fərˈbɪd.ən/

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading “FORBIDDEN GROUND.”

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idling noun US /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/

having no employment

From this reading “Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.”

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sinners noun US /ˈsɪnərz/

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading ““My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.”

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text noun US /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading “He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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FORBIDDEN GROUND adjective + noun

In this reading “FORBIDDEN GROUND.”

293 times in 225,867 chapters
brought home verb + noun counted as “bring home”

make understandable and clear

In this reading “He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.”

7,224 times in 225,867 chapters
in the morning preposition + article + noun counted as “in … morning”

In this reading “He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.”

71,997 times in 225,867 chapters
also learned adverb + adjective

In this reading “He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.”

422 times in 225,867 chapters
about the streets preposition + article + noun counted as “about … street”

In this reading “Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.”

2,353 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 54

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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 Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

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afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

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alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

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behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

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broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

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churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/

permission to do something

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

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enticeverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪs/

provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
FORBIDDENadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading FORBIDDEN GROUND.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

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grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GROUNDnounUS /ɡraʊnd/

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading FORBIDDEN GROUND.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ipronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

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idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/

having no employment

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

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LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PROV

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From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

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quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sinnersnounUS /ˈsɪnərz/

plural of “sinner” — a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

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theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

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thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”—PROV. i.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading He had been to church in the morning, and had behaved there like a quiet, attentive child: he had brought home the text to his grandmother, and had also learned two other verses from the Bible.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Little Joseph Ashton was idling about the streets of London on a Sunday afternoon.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 5 of Precepts in Practice by A. L. O. E. holds 103 sentences, grouped into 21 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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