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Theology in romance

Chapter IX

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EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.
QUESTION VIII.
_How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.
God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.
—————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.
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Theology in romance

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Theology in romance is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.
/ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən ʌv ɡɑːdz ˈpɜːrpəs ɔːr ðə puːr ˈmɪnəstər/
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QUESTION VIII.
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_How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.
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God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.
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—————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

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absent adjective US /ˈæbsənt/

not being in a specified place

From this reading “—————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.”

creation noun US /kriˈeɪʃən/

the human act of creating

From this reading “God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.”

decrees noun US /dɪˈkriːz/

plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

From this reading “_How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.”

doth auxiliary verb US /dɔːθ/

an old form of “does”

From this reading “_How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.”

execute verb US /ˈeksəkjuːt/

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading “_How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.”

execution noun US /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading “EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.”

god's noun US /ɡɑːdz/

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.”

providence noun US /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading “God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.”

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three days noun + noun

In this reading “—————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.”

put off verb + particle

hold back to a later time

In this reading “—————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.”

go through verb + particle

undergo or live through a difficult experience

In this reading “—————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.”

most happy adverb + adjective

In this reading “—————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.”

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absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/

not being in a specified place

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

ANSWERverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading _How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

catechising

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From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/

the human act of creating

From this reading God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/

plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

From this reading _How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.

Dermott

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

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/

an old form of “does”

From this reading _How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.

executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading _How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.

executeth

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From this reading God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

EXECUTIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/

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

From this reading _How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.

GOD'SnounUS /ɡɑːdz/

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading _How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.

hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

How

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

From this reading _How doth God execute his decrees?_ ANSWER.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

MINISTERnounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

POORadjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

PURPOSEnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

QUESTIONverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading QUESTION VIII.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading EXECUTION OF GOD'S PURPOSE; OR, THE POOR MINISTER.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading QUESTION VIII.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading —————— AFTER being absent three days, Mr. Dermott wrote his wife that he hoped to be with them before the close of the week, and if they chose to put off the catechising until Saturday night, he should be most happy to go through the exercise with them.

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