Chapter 1 of The Cities of Refuge is here in full — 769 sentences across 154 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Cities of Refuge is here in full — 769 sentences across 154 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE CITIES OF REFUGE. The Name of Jesus. A SUNDAY BOOK FOR THE YOUNG. REV. JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
Chapter 1 of The Cities of Refuge is here in full — 769 sentences across 154 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.”
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “THE CITIES OF REFUGE.”
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 “The Name of Jesus.”
Recollections of past events.
From this reading “JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.”
a safe place
From this reading “THE CITIES OF REFUGE.”
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading “REV.”
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “A SUNDAY BOOK FOR THE YOUNG.”
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading “JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.”
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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 SUNDAY BOOK FOR THE YOUNG.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A SUNDAY BOOK FOR THE YOUNG.
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE CITIES OF REFUGE.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SUNDAY BOOK FOR THE YOUNG.
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 The Name of Jesus.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
Recollections of past events.
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Name of Jesus.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CITIES OF REFUGE.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
a safe place
From this reading THE CITIES OF REFUGE.
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading REV.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A SUNDAY BOOK FOR THE YOUNG.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CITIES OF REFUGE.
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
the words that are spoken
From this reading JOHN R. MACDUFF, D.D., AUTHOR OF "MORNING AND NIGHT WATCHES," "MEMORIES OF BETHANY," "MIND AND WORDS OF JESUS," ETC., ETC.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A SUNDAY BOOK FOR THE YOUNG.
Chapter 1 of The Cities of Refuge by John R. (John Ross) Macduff holds 769 sentences, grouped into 154 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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