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The Pastor's Son

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.
A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.
Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.
Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.
The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.
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The Pastor's Son

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of The Pastor's Son is here in full — 27 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.
/truːθ ˈbiːɪŋ ˈmænəfestəd ðə ˈtriːtmənt ˈoʊvər ˈmɪsɪz waɪt sed ə fjuː mɔːr ˈtʃɪrfəl wɜːrdz tuː hɜːr ˈpeɪʃənt ənd ðen kɔːld ðə ˈpæstər ˈɪntuː ðə ruːm ˈseɪɪŋ tuː hɪm ɪt wʊd biː wel ɪf hiː wʊd red frʌm ˈsaɪəns ənd helθ tuː hɪz waɪf weˈnevər hiː faʊnd taɪm wɪtʃ hiː ˈprɑːməst tuː duː/
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A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.
/ə fjuː ˈmɪnəts ˈleɪtər ˈmɪsɪz waɪt wɑːz ɑːn hɜːr weɪ hoʊm ənd ðə ˈpæstər ənd hɪz ˈfæməli wɜːr mɔːr ˈhoʊpfəl ðæn ðeɪ hæd bɪn fɔːr sʌm taɪm/
Line 3
Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.
/ˈwɔːltər ənd hɪz ˈfɑːðər dɪˈskʌst wɪð ˈmɪsɪz ˈwɪljəmz ðə ˈhæpənɪŋz ʌv ðə ˈiːvnɪŋ ənd ɪt wɑːz kwaɪt leɪt bɪˈfɔːr ðeɪ ɔːl rɪˈtaɪrd fɔːr ðə naɪt/
Line 4
Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.
/ˈmɪsɪz waɪt keɪm ˈreɡjələrli ˈevəri ˈiːvnɪŋ fɔːr əˈbaʊt ə wiːk ənd æz hɜːr ˈpeɪʃənt bɪˈɡæn ˈsloʊli tuː mend ʃiː keɪm ˈoʊnli ˈevəri ˈʌðər ˈiːvnɪŋ/
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The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.
/ðə rev ˈwɪljəmz ənd ˈɔːlsoʊ ˈwɔːltər red tuː ðə sɪk ˈwʊmən ˈevəri deɪ ənd baɪ ðə end ʌv ðə mʌnθ ˈmɪsɪz ˈwɪljəmz bɪˈɡæn tuː steɪ ʌp ˈsevrəl ˈaʊərz iːtʃ deɪ/

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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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happenings noun US /ˈhæpənɪŋz/

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading “Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.”

hopeful adjective US /ˈhoʊpfəl/

having or manifesting hope

From this reading “A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.”

manifested verb US /ˈmænəfestəd/

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading “TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.”

mend verb US /mend/

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading “Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.”

pastor noun US /ˈpæstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading “TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.”

regularly adverb US /ˈreɡjələrli/

in a regular manner

From this reading “Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.”

Rev verb US /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading “The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.”

Williams noun US /ˈwɪljəmz/

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading “Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

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

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

endnounUS /end/

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

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

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

HealthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/

having or manifesting hope

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

MANIFESTEDverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

mendverbUS /mend/

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/

in a regular manner

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

RevverbUS /rev/

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

SciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Mrs. White came regularly every evening for about a week, and as her patient began slowly to mend she came only every other evening.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading A few minutes later, Mrs. White was on her way home, and the pastor and his family were more hopeful than they had been for some time.

wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/

at any time that; every time that

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

WhitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Walter and his father discussed with Mrs. Williams the happenings of the evening, and it was quite late before they all retired for the night.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The Rev. Williams and also Walter read to the sick woman every day, and by the end of the month Mrs. Williams began to stay up several hours each day.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading TRUTH BEING MANIFESTED The treatment over, Mrs. White said a few more cheerful words to her patient and then called the pastor into the room, saying to him, it would be well if he would read from "Science and Health" to his wife whenever he found time, which he promised to do.

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