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The Bible object book

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Bible object book is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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=Wilson's Birthday.
December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.
Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.
Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.
=New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.
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The Bible object book

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Bible object book is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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=Wilson's Birthday.
/ˈwɪlsənz ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
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December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.
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Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.
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Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.
/sɪˈkjʊr ə ˈpɪktʃər ʌv ðə leɪt ˈprezədent ənd dwel ɑːn hɪz driːmz ʌv piːs/
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=New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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adults noun US /əˈdʌlts/

plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading “=New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.”

describes verb US /dɪˈskraɪbz/

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading “December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.”

Isaiah noun US /ˌaɪˈzeɪə/

(Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)

From this reading “December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.”

juniors noun US /ˈdʒuːnjərz/

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading “=New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.”

program noun US /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading “=New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.”

Proverbs noun US /ˈprɑːvərbz/

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading “Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.”

Scripture noun US /ˈskrɪptʃər/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading “December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.”

Wilson's noun US /ˈwɪlsənz/

possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading “=Wilson's Birthday.”

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

hardly possible adverb + adjective

In this reading “=New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.”

dwell on verb + particle

delay

In this reading “Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.”

for the hour preposition + article + noun counted as “for … hour”

In this reading “December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.”

good order adjective + noun

In this reading “=New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.”

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1

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From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

10

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From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

11

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From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

13

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From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

26

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

28

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

3

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

adultsnounUS /əˈdʌlts/

plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

attendverbUS /əˈtend/

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

BirthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading =Wilson's Birthday.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

dreamsnounUS /driːmz/

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

dwellverbUS /dwel/

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

EvenounUS /iːv/

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

IsaiahnounUS /ˌaɪˈzeɪə/

(Old Testament) the first of the major Hebrew prophets (8th century BC)

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/

a unit of instruction

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

ProverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/

an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

ReadverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading Read also Proverbs 3:13-26, which describes the scholar and education.

ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

SecureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/

get by special effort

From this reading Secure a picture of the late President and dwell on his dreams of peace.

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

watch-meeting

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading December 28= Read as the special Scripture lesson for the hour Isaiah 11:1-10, which describes the man of peace.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/

possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading =Wilson's Birthday.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

Year'snounUS /jɪrz/

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading =New Year's Eve= It is hardly possible that you will hold a watch-meeting for the juniors, but the following program will make a good order for adults as well as for such children who will attend with them.

Chapter 8 of The Bible object book by C. H. (Clarence Herbert) Woolston holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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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Chapter 8 holds 411 sentences of The Bible object book, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.

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