Chapter 26 of Silanus the Christian is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 26 of Silanus the Christian is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable. Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’ Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go. I should say it is farther. But Matthew and Luke say, ‘Love your enemies.’
Chapter 26 of Silanus the Christian is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “christ” — 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)
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading “SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.”
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading “SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.”
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading “SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.”
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading “SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.”
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.”
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’”
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading “SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.”
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to some extent; not very well
In this reading “SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
later than; following
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
possessive form of “christ” — 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 SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But Matthew and Luke say, ‘Love your enemies.’
divisible by two
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading I should say it is farther.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should say it is farther.
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I should say it is farther.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
express in words
From this reading I should say it is farther.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’
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From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should say it is farther.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark says, ‘Love thy neighbour as thyself.’
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading SCAURUS ON CHRIST’S DISCOURSES “Matthew and Luke,” said Scaurus, “go even beyond Mark in the inculcation of a doctrine, beautiful after a fashion, but unjust, and impracticable.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Surely, that is as far as reason can let us go.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But Matthew and Luke say, ‘Love your enemies.’
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