Chapter 8 of The Calling of Dan Matthews is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of The Calling of Dan Matthews is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation? Is that just the question? Are you not unfair?'" Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church. Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
Chapter 8 of The Calling of Dan Matthews is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.”
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading “A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?”
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading “Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.”
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading “Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.”
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.”
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading “Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.”
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading “Are you not unfair?'"”
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.”
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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 A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you not unfair?'"
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is that just the question?
and nothing more
From this reading Is that just the question?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Are you not unfair?'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Miss Farwell had heard much of the new pastor of the Memorial Church.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Is that just the question?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Is that just the question?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is that just the question?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Are you not unfair?'"
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
at the time that
From this reading Dr. Harry frequently urged her to attend services; Deborah, when Hope had seen her was eloquent in his praise.
which person or people
From this reading A MATTER OF OPINION "'Who spoke of condemnation?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Are you not unfair?'"
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