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The Hartley brothers

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Hartley brothers is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By A. L. O. E. • Curated US English Learning Edition
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AN ATTEMPT TO SERVE.
UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.
His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.
First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.
Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.
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The Hartley brothers

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The Hartley brothers is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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AN ATTEMPT TO SERVE.
/æn əˈtempt tuː sɜːrv/
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UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.
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His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.
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First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.
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Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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brethren noun US /ˈbreðrən/

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading “Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.”

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discourse noun US /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading “UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.”

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epistle noun US /ɪˈpɪsəl/

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading “His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.”

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listeners noun US /ˈlɪsənərz/

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading “UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.”

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missionary noun US /ˈmɪʃəneri/

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading “UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.”

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preacher noun US /ˈpriːtʃər/

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading “Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.”

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theme noun US /θiːm/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.”

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traced verb US /treɪst/

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading “First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.”

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whole soul adjective + noun

In this reading “UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.”

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPT TO SERVE.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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ATTEMPTnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading AN ATTEMPT TO SERVE.

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belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/

dearly loved

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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boughtverbUS /bɑːt/

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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DivineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/

emanating from God

From this reading First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.

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drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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fewnessnoun

the quality of being small in number

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.

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Fountain-head

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From this reading First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.

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JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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sakenounUS /seɪk/

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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Saviournoun

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 Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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SERVEverbUS /sɜːrv/

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading AN ATTEMPT TO SERVE.

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showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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sonsnounUS /sʌnz/

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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St

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From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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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 UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
themenounUS /θiːm/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

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thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
threwverbUS /θruː/

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading AN ATTEMPT TO SERVE.

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towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
tracedverbUS /treɪst/

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading First: love was traced to its Divine Fountain-head—the love of God, for GOD IS LOVE.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
UNDISCOURAGEDadjective

not deterred

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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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 His theme was love, and his text was drawn from the first epistle of St. John.

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whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Then the preacher showed its effect on those who are called the sons of God,—both as regarded their feelings towards the Saviour who bought them, and towards the brethren—beloved for His sake.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading UNDISCOURAGED by the fewness of his listeners, the young missionary threw his whole soul into his discourse.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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