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Ande Trembath: A Tale of Old Cornwall England

Chapter XIV

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GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.
During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?
Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.
The latter was in her element.
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Ande Trembath: A Tale of Old Cornwall England

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of Ande Trembath: A Tale of Old Cornwall England is here in full — 216 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.
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During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?
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Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.
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The latter was in her element.
/ðə ˈlætər wɑːz ɪn hɜːr ˈeləmənt/

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Blest adjective US /blest/

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading “GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.”

droll adjective US /droʊl/

comical in an odd or whimsical manner

From this reading “During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?”

fondly adverb US /ˈfɑːndli/

with fondness; with love

From this reading “GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.”

gazes noun US /ˈɡeɪzəz/

plural of “gaze” — a long fixed look

From this reading “GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.”

incense noun US /ˌɪnˈsens/

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading “GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.”

recital noun US /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading “During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?”

sabra noun US /ˈsɑːbrə/

a native-born Israeli

From this reading “GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.”

Zeus noun US /zuːs/

(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter

From this reading “GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.”

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During the recital preposition + article + noun counted as “during … recital”

In this reading “During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?”

sits by verb + particle counted as “sit by”

be inactive or indifferent while something is happening

In this reading “GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.”

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

Ande

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From this reading During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

BlestadjectiveUS /blest/

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/

a female human offspring

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/

comical in an odd or whimsical manner

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

droll's

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From this reading During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?

earsnounUS /ɪrz/

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading The latter was in her element.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

FAIRadjectiveUS /fer/

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/

with fondness; with love

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

gazesnounUS /ˈɡeɪzəz/

plural of “gaze” — a long fixed look

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

GenerallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/

usually; as a rule

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

GEORGEnounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

gladsomeadjective

experiencing or expressing gladness or joy

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading The latter was in her element.

ImmortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was in her element.

laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/

the sound of laughing

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

OfprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?

SABRAnounUS /ˈsɑːbrə/

a native-born Israeli

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

sitsverbUS /sɪts/

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

squire's

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

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

ST

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

From this reading ST.

talenounUS /teɪl/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?

talesnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

theepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

tracenounUS /treɪs/

a just detectable amount

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Generally, he was interested in the tales of Uncle Billy, the droll, but this night he had eyes and ears only for the squire's daughter.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

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

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading During the recital of the droll's tale where was Ande?

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

witcherynoun

the art of sorcery

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

youthnounUS /juːθ/

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

ZeusnounUS /zuːs/

(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter

From this reading GEORGE AND FAIR SABRA Blest as Immortal Zeus is he, The youth who fondly sits by thee, And gazes at the witchery trace Of gladsome laughter in thy face, The music of thy voice to hear, The incense of thy presence near.

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