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Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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That can be set to music as it stands.
You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.
It could be almost sung throughout.
This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.
For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.
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The Greatest English Classic A Study of the

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of The Greatest English Classic A Study of the is here in full — 117 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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That can be set to music as it stands.
/ðæt kæn biː set tuː ˈmjuːzɪk æz ɪt stændz/
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You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.
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It could be almost sung throughout.
/ɪt kʊd biː ˈɔːlmoʊst sʌŋ θruːˈaʊt/
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This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.
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For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.
/fɔːr ɪɡˈzæmpəl ɪn ðə ɪˈpɪsəl tuː ðə ˈhiːbruːz wɪtʃ ɪz ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv θruːˈaʊt ðer ɪz noʊ pɑːrt ɪkˈsept ɪts kwoʊˈteɪʃənz wɪtʃ hæz ˈevər bɪn set tuː ˈmjuːzɪk fɔːr ˈjuːsəz ɪn ˈkrɪstʃən ˈwɜːrʃəp/

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argumentative adjective US /ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv/

given to or characterized by argument

From this reading “For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.”

Corinthians noun US /kərˈɪnθiənz/

plural of “corinthian” — a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading “You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.”

Epistle noun US /ɪˈpɪsəl/

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading “For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.”

Hebrews noun US /ˈhiːbruːz/

the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

From this reading “For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.”

quotations noun US /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading “For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.”

Scripture noun US /ˈskrɪptʃər/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading “This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.”

sung noun US /sʌŋ/

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading “It could be almost sung throughout.”

uses noun US /ˈjuːsəz/

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading “For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.”

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13th

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From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

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

From this reading It could be almost sung throughout.

argumentativeadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrɡjəˈmentətɪv/

given to or characterized by argument

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

CorinthiansnounUS /kərˈɪnθiənz/

plural of “corinthian” — a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It could be almost sung throughout.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

else

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

EpistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/

apart from; not including

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

HebrewsnounUS /ˈhiːbruːz/

the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

sungnounUS /sʌŋ/

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading It could be almost sung throughout.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading It could be almost sung throughout.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading That can be set to music as it stands.

usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading This musical element is in sharp contrast with much else in the Scripture, where necessity does not permit that literary form.

worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading For example, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, which is argumentative throughout, there is no part except its quotations which has ever been set to music for uses in Christian worship.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You catch the same form in the familiar 13th chapter of I Corinthians, the chapter on Charity.

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