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The coming

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The coming is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By J. C. (John Collis) Snaith • Curated US English Learning Edition
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BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.
He came to his own and his own knew him not.
THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.
It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.
On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The coming

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The coming is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.
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He came to his own and his own knew him not.
/hiː keɪm tuː hɪz oʊn ənd hɪz oʊn nuː hɪm nɑːt/
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THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.
/ðə ˈvɪkər ʌv ðə ˈpærɪʃ sæt æt hɪz ˈstʌdi ˈteɪbəl pen ɪn hænd ə ʃiːt ʌv ˈpeɪpər bɪˈfɔːr hɪm/
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It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈsætərdi ˈmɔːrnɪŋ ɔːlˈredi ənd hɪz ˈwiːkli ˈsɜːrmən wɑːz nɑːt jet bɪˈɡʌn/
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On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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discourse noun US /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading “On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.”

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homily noun US /ˈhɑːməli/

a sermon on a moral or religious topic

From this reading “On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.”

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parish noun US /ˈpærɪʃ/

a local church community

From this reading “THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.”

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rigid adjective US /ˈrɪdʒəd/

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading “On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.”

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sermon noun US /ˈsɜːrmən/

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading “It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.”

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Sundays noun US /ˈsʌndeɪz/

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading “On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.”

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vicar noun US /ˈvɪkər/

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading “THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.”

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weekly noun US /ˈwiːkli/

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading “It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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forty years adjective + noun

In this reading “On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.”

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nearly forty adverb + adjective

In this reading “On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.”

654 times in 426,211 chapters
in the evening preposition + article + noun counted as “in … evening”

In this reading “On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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ANNEnounUS /æn/

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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ETC

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From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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FEVERSHAM

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From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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forenoonnoun

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/

being ten more than thirty

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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homilynounUS /ˈhɑːməli/

a sermon on a moral or religious topic

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/

a local church community

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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pennounUS /pen/

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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Perry-Hennington's

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From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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SAILORnounUS /ˈseɪlər/

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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SNAITH

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From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BY J. C. SNAITH AUTHOR OF “THE SAILOR,” “ANNE FEVERSHAM,” ETC.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He came to his own and his own knew him not.

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vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading THE vicar of the parish sat at his study table pen in hand, a sheet of paper before him.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

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worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading On Sundays, at the forenoon service, it was Mr. Perry-Hennington’s custom to read an old discourse, but in the evening the rigid practice of nearly forty years required that he should give to the world a new and original homily.

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yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading It was Saturday morning already and his weekly sermon was not yet begun.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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