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The Militants Stories of Some Parsons

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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_"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.
Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.
With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.
_"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_
_I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.
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The Militants Stories of Some Parsons

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Militants Stories of Some Parsons is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.
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Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.
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With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.
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_"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_
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_I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.
/aɪ felt ˌmaɪˈself pʊld baɪ tuː perz ʌv hændz ðə ˈbɪʃəps ˈsaɪ.ləns ðə ˈbɪʃəp wɑːz ˈwɔːkɪŋ əˈkrɔːs ðə fiːldz tuː ˌæftərˈnuːn ˈsɜːrvəs/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bishop's noun US /ˈbɪʃəps/

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading “_I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.”

dedicated adjective US /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading “With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.”

Guides noun US /ɡaɪdz/

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading “_"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.”

Illustrated verb US /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.”

militant adjective US /ˈmɪlətənt/

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading “With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.”

pairs noun US /perz/

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading “_I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.”

smoldering adjective US /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading “_"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_”

Tribute noun US /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading “Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.”

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0.50

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From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

1.50

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

From this reading Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.

1907

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/

from one side of something to the other

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

boatnounUS /boʊt/

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

BobverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

CHURCHnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

Eleanor

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From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/

start firing a weapon

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/

having lost your job

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

Frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

Gideon

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

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

GuidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

HEARTnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

heldadjectiveUS /held/

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

LookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

MANnounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

MEMORYnounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

MilesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

MILITANTadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlətənt/

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

pairsnounUS /perz/

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

PerfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.

pickverbUS /pɪk/

select carefully from a group

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

PRIESTnounUS /priːst/

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

PublishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

pulledverbUS /pʊld/

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

reckonverbUS /ˈrekən/

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

SILENCEnounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

smolderingadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/

showing scarcely suppressed anger

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

SOLDIERnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

staredverbUS /sterd/

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

STRENGTHnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

swordnounUS /sɔːrd/

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

swungverbUS /swʌŋ/

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _"The sword of the Lord and of Gideon."_ Bob and the Guides.

THISdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

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

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/

in the direction of

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

TributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading Illustrated $1.50 The Perfect Tribute.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

close enough to be walked to

From this reading _I felt myself pulled by two pairs of hands_ THE BISHOP'S SILENCE The Bishop was walking across the fields to afternoon service.

WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

washverbUS /wɑːʃ/

clean with some chemical process

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

WHOLEadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

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

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Frontispiece $0.50 Published, May, 1907 THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WHOLE HEART A PRIEST AND WITH HIS WHOLE STRENGTH A SOLDIER OF THE CHURCH MILITANT.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _"I took her in my arms and held her"_ _"Many waters shall not wash out love", said Eleanor_ _He stared into the smoldering fire_ _"Look!" he said, and Miles swung about toward the ridge behind_ _"I got behind a turn and fired as a man came on alone"_ _"I reckon I shall have to ask you to not pick any more of those roses," a voice said_ _"You see, the boat is very new and clean, Miss," he was saying_

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