1909
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From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
1910
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From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
ETC
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From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
a social unit living together
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
the act of departing
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
most important element
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
SHELDON
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From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading BY CHARLES M. SHELDON AUTHOR OF "IN HIS STEPS," ETC.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
to-day
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From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The main purpose of the story is to illustrate the value of the average American family training and the final victory of the spiritual ideals over material or physical attractions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
in or at the place that
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The final outcome of the struggle which Helen Douglas makes between her natural inclination to follow a life of ease and luxury, and the real training which she has received at home, is the picture of what is going on in the best American homes to-day.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It has been my hope that the story would help many young people to realize the great difference between the finest type of manhood and womanhood, and that which in some cases has grown up on American soil, where the standards have been low and the ideals have been obscured by fashion, by false home training, and by superficial ideas of happiness.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The story, "The High Calling," was written at two different periods, in 1909 and 1910, and was read at two different periods, chapter by chapter, to the young people in my church, on successive Sunday evenings.
