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Four Winds Farm
Four Winds Farm

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Four Winds Farm is here in full — 195 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Mrs. Molesworth • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."
Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.
"We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."
Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.
"Yes," he said, "I think it is."
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Four Winds Farm

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Four Winds Farm is here in full — 195 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."
Line 2
Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.
Line 3
"We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."
Line 4
Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.
Line 5
"Yes," he said, "I think it is."
/jes hiː sed aɪ θɪŋk ɪt ɪz/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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breathing noun US /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading “THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gate noun US /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading “Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
haste noun US /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading “"We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
purity noun US /ˈpjʊrəti/

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading “THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rain noun US /reɪn/

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading “"We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
schoolhouse noun US /ˈskuːlhaʊs/

a building where young people receive education

From this reading “Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sniffed verb US /snɪft/

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading “Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
softness noun US /ˈsɔːftnəs/

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

From this reading “THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

make haste verb + noun

In this reading “"We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."”

5,484 times in 225,867 chapters
looked up verb + adjective counted as “look up”

seek information from

In this reading “Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.”

73,493 times in 225,867 chapters
at the gate preposition + article + noun counted as “at … gate”

In this reading “Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.”

10,133 times in 225,867 chapters
BIG HOUSE adjective + noun

In this reading “THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."”

3,201 times in 225,867 chapters
came out verb + adjective counted as “come out”

appear or become visible; make a showing

In this reading “Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.”

94,648 times in 225,867 chapters
evening air noun + noun

In this reading “Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.”

1,121 times in 225,867 chapters
at the sky preposition + article + noun counted as “at … sky”

In this reading “Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.”

2,625 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 56

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Conyfer

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

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

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eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
facenounUS /feɪs/

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

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

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

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Gratian

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

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

Pending verification
harmonisedadjective

involving or characterized by harmony

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "I think it is."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes," he said, "I think it is."

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it's

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

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

Pending verification
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

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

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
rainnounUS /reɪn/

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/

a building where young people receive education

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
skynounUS /skaɪ/

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/

the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Gratian looked up at the sky, and sniffed the cold evening air.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must make haste," she said; "I think it's going to rain."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Conyfer was waiting for Gratian at the gate of the schoolhouse when he came out.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading THE BIG HOUSE AND THE LADY "The light of love, the purity of grace; The mind, the music breathing from her face; The heart, whose softness harmonised the whole."

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
YesnounUS /jes/

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," he said, "I think it is."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 7 of Four Winds Farm by Mrs. Molesworth holds 195 sentences, grouped into 39 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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Chapter 7 holds 195 sentences of Four Winds Farm, unabridged, divided into 39 reading sections.

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Dream
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Child
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Moving
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Divide
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