Chapter 11 of The Church of St. Bunco is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XI
Chapter 11 of The Church of St. Bunco is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MARTYR TO "SCIENCE." "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered. It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims. The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury. Boston is her habitat.
Chapter 11 of The Church of St. Bunco is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading “"Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.”
the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
From this reading “Boston is her habitat.”
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading “A MARTYR TO "SCIENCE."”
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading “"Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.”
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading “"Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.”
used in or connected with a sacrifice
From this reading “It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.”
the complete duration of something
From this reading “"Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.”
United States social economist (1876-1933)
From this reading “The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury.”
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as might be expected
In this reading “It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.”
In this reading “It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.”
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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 MARTYR TO "SCIENCE."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Boston is her habitat.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
at any time
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
From this reading Boston is her habitat.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Boston is her habitat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading A MARTYR TO "SCIENCE."
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
used in or connected with a sacrifice
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading A MARTYR TO "SCIENCE."
the complete duration of something
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Christian Science," though its span be brief, has produced one of the most exceptional martyrs that ever lived and prospered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MARTYR TO "SCIENCE."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is a woman, of course; for men, as a rule, have now become too "mortal-minded" for sacrificial victims.
United States social economist (1876-1933)
From this reading The lady referred to is a Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury.
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