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Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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[WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]
Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.
And thus did Mr. Badman.
His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.
The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.
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Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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[WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]
/wɪˈθaʊt ˈɡɑːdli rɪˈpentəns ðə ˈwɪkəd mænz hoʊp ənd laɪf daɪ təˈɡeðər/
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Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.
/hens ˈwɪkəd menz hoʊp ɪz sed tuː daɪ nɑːt bɪˈfɔːr bʌt wɪð ðem ðeɪ ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst təˈɡeðər/
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And thus did Mr. Badman.
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His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.
/hɪz sɪnz ənd hɪz hoʊp went wɪð hɪm tuː ðə ɡeɪt bʌt ðer hɪz hoʊp left hɪm bɪˈkɔːz hiː daɪd ðer bʌt hɪz sɪnz went ɪn wɪð hɪm tuː biː ə wɜːrm tuː nɔː hɪm ɪn ˈkɑːnʃəns fɔːr ˈevər ənd ˈevər/
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The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

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frivolous adjective US /ˈfrɪvələs/

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading “The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.”

gnaw verb US /nɔː/

bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading “His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.”

godly adjective US /ˈɡɑːdli/

showing great reverence for god

From this reading “[WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]”

lamb noun US /læm/

young sheep

From this reading “The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.”

men's noun US /menz/

a public toilet for men

From this reading “Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.”

repentance noun US /rɪˈpentəns/

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading “[WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]”

sins noun US /sɪnz/

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading “His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.”

worm noun US /wɜːrm/

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading “His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.”

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From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

Badman

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From this reading And thus did Mr. Badman.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

chrisom-child

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From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And thus did Mr. Badman.

DIEverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

ghostnounUS /ɡoʊst/

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

gnawverbUS /nɔː/

bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

GODLYadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːdli/

showing great reverence for god

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

HenceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

HOPEnounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

lambnounUS /læm/

young sheep

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

MAN'SnounUS /mænz/

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

men'snounUS /menz/

a public toilet for men

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading And thus did Mr. Badman.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

REPENTANCEnounUS /rɪˈpentəns/

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

sinsnounUS /sɪnz/

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And thus did Mr. Badman.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

TOGETHERadverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The opinion, therefore of the common people concerning this kind of dying is frivolous and vain; for Mr. Badman died like a lamb, or, as they call it, like a chrisom-child,[80] quietly and without fear.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

WICKEDadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hence wicked men's hope is said to die, not before, but with them; they give up the ghost together.

WITHOUTprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading [WITHOUT GODLY REPENTANCE, THE WICKED MAN'S HOPE AND LIFE DIE TOGETHER.]

wormnounUS /wɜːrm/

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading His sins and his hope went with him to the gate, but there his hope left him, because he died there; but his sins went in with him, to be a worm to gnaw him in conscience for ever and ever.

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