Chapter 17 of The Call of the East is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 17 of The Call of the East is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study. It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects. "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers." "Yes, I remember." "Read that."
Chapter 17 of The Call of the East is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.”
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading “"Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.”
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading “"Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."”
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading “"Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."”
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading “It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.”
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading “MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.”
interact in a certain way
From this reading “"Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."”
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a reception held in your own home
In this reading “"Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."”
the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
In this reading “It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
for the reason that
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
set up or found
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
a particular point in time
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Read that."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Read that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MacKay and Sinclair were sitting in the former’s study.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the first moment they had found in which to discuss their own plans and prospects.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I remember."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dr. Sinclair," said MacKay, "you remember my prophecy about the way the Church at home would treat me, because I ordained those two native preachers."
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