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Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of First Love: A Novel. Vol. 3 of 3 is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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… “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!
No darkness travels o’er his brow.”
“Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”
“I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”
When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”
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First Love: A Novel. Vol. 3 of 3

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of First Love: A Novel. Vol. 3 of 3 is here in full — 60 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
… “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!
/truːθ ʃaɪnz ɑːn hɪz feɪs laɪk ðə pleɪn ʌv ðə sʌn/
Line 2
No darkness travels o’er his brow.”
Line 3
“Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”
/ˈdɪɡnəti ənd ɡreɪs ʃaɪn fɔːrθ məˈdʒestɪk ɡreɪt ˈneɪtʃərz ˈɔːrnəmənts/
Line 4
“I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”
Line 5
When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

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amazingly adverb US /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading ““I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!””

majestic adjective US /məˈdʒestɪk/

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading ““Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!””

nature's noun US /ˈneɪtʃərz/

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

ornaments noun US /ˈɔːrnəmənts/

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading ““Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!””

plane noun US /pleɪn/

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading “… “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!”

renewed adjective US /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading “When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.””

Shines noun US /ʃaɪnz/

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading “… “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!”

travels noun US /ˈtrævəlz/

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading “No darkness travels o’er his brow.””

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

shine forth verb + particle

In this reading ““Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!””

old friend adjective + noun

In this reading “When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.””

dinner table noun + noun

the dining table where dinner is served and eaten

In this reading ““I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!””

by saying preposition + noun

In this reading “When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.””

Shines on verb + particle counted as “shine on”

In this reading “… “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!”

All words in this reading · 65

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amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

brownounUS /braʊ/

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading No darkness travels o’er his brow.”

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading No darkness travels o’er his brow.”

daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

DignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

facenounUS /feɪs/

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

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

Fitz-Ullin

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

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/

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

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

LnounUS /el/

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No darkness travels o’er his brow.”

o'eradverb

throughout a period of time

From this reading No darkness travels o’er his brow.”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

planenounUS /pleɪn/

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

satnounUS /sæt/

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

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

seatnounUS /siːt/

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading “Dignity and grace shine forth majestic: Great nature’s ornaments!”

ShinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading No darkness travels o’er his brow.”

TruthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading … “Truth, Shines on his face, like the plane of the sun!

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When the servants had retired, he renewed the subject, by saying, “Fitz-Ullin is just what I should have expected from the son of my old friend.”

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading “I have seen Fitz-Ullin,” said Lord L., as he took his seat at the dinner table, where, for this day, sat his daughters only, “and I like him amazingly!”

Chapter 8 of First Love: A Novel. Vol. 3 of 3 by Mrs. (Margracia) Loudon holds 60 sentences, grouped into 12 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, 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.

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