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Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4 is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.
This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.
Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.
He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.
The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.
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Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4 is here in full — 138 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.
/ɪɡˈzɪbəts ðə ˈsprɪŋɪŋ ʌv ə maɪn ɪn ə ˈnuːzpeɪpər ˈɑːrtəkəl ðə ˈpaʊərz ʌv ˈhɑːrməni wʊd siːm tuː biː traɪd tuː ðer ˈʃruːdəst pɪtʃ wen ˈpɑːlətɪks ənd lʌv ɑːr ˈplæntɪd təˈɡeðər ɪn ə ˈhjuːmən brest/
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This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.
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Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.
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He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.
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The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

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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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chant verb US /tʃænt/

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading “This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.”

Diana's noun US /daɪˈænəz/

possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading “This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.”

eulogies noun US /ˈjuːlədʒiz/

plural of “eulogy” — a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

From this reading “He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.”

exhibits noun US /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading “EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.”

foreground noun US /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

the part of a scene that is near the viewer

From this reading “The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.”

homeward adverb US /ˈhoʊmwərd/

toward home

From this reading “This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.”

irritated adjective US /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading “He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.”

shrewdest adjective US /ˈʃruːdəst/

superlative of “shrewd” — marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading “EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.”

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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 EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/

go together

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/

from appearances alone

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

ARTICLEnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

breastnounUS /brest/

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

chamber-comrade

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From this reading Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

chantverbUS /tʃænt/

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

clamoured

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From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

commandershipnoun

the position or office of commander

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

Copsley

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From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

Dacier

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From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/

possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

eulogiesnounUS /ˈjuːlədʒiz/

plural of “eulogy” — a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

EXHIBITSnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

the part of a scene that is near the viewer

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

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 Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/

toward home

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

leadverbUS /led/

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

MINEpronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

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

From this reading Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

NEWSPAPERnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/

keep busy with

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

PoliticsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

proofsnounUS /pruːfs/

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/

in the recent past

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

shrewdestadjectiveUS /ˈʃruːdəst/

superlative of “shrewd” — marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

SPRINGINGverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

stampedverbUS /stæmpt/

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading The impression she stamped on him at Copsley remained, but it could not occupy the foreground for ever.

StatenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/

a physiological need to drink

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading This apparently opposite couple can nevertheless chant a very sweet accord, as was shown by Dacier on his homeward walk from Diana's house.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Let Love lead, the God will make music of any chamber-comrade.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He was able to think of affairs of State while feeling the satisfied thirst of the lover whose pride, irritated by confidential wild eulogies of the beautiful woman, had recently clamoured for proofs of his commandership.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading EXHIBITS THE SPRINGING OF A MINE IN A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE The powers of harmony would seem to be tried to their shrewdest pitch when Politics and Love are planted together in a human breast.

Chapter 7 of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4 by George Meredith holds 138 sentences, grouped into 28 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 7 of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4 contain?

Chapter 7 holds 138 sentences of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 7 of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4 by George Meredith exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 138 sentences, grouped into 28 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 7 of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4?

Work through the 28 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 7 can be played aloud in United States English.

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How long does Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4 take to read?

About 173 minutes of reading across 418 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4

Words and structures a reader meets early in Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Among
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Various
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Letters
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Inundating
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