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Furze the Cruel

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Furze the Cruel is here in full — 275 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.
Brentor is overdone with churches.
There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.
Maids like to be married on the tor.
They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.
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Furze the Cruel

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of Furze the Cruel is here in full — 275 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.
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Brentor is overdone with churches.
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There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.
/ðer ɪz wʌn ɪn ðə ˈvɪlədʒ ənd ðə ˈlɪtəl wʌn ɑːn ðə tɔːr ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
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Maids like to be married on the tor.
/meɪdz laɪk tuː biː ˈmerid ɑːn ðə tɔːr/
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They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

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concert noun US /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

connects verb US /kəˈnekts/

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading “They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.”

instrumental adjective US /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

overdone adjective US /ˈoʊvərˈdʌn/

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading “Brentor is overdone with churches.”

resembles verb US /rɪˈzembəlz/

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

tor noun US /tɔːr/

a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill

From this reading “There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.”

tradition noun US /trəˈdɪʃən/

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading “They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.”

vocal adjective US /ˈvoʊkəl/

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC adjective + noun

music intended to be performed by a musical instrument or group of instruments

In this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

much more adverb + adjective

In this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

goes into verb + particle counted as “go into”

to come or go into

In this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

comes out verb + adjective counted as “come out”

appear or become visible; make a showing

In this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

more money adjective + noun

In this reading “ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.”

in the village preposition + article + noun counted as “in … village”

In this reading “There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.”

worship of verb + particle

In this reading “They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.”

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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 ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

aidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

Baalnoun

any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Maids like to be married on the tor.

Brentor

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From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Brentor is overdone with churches.

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

connectsverbUS /kəˈnekts/

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

copper-mines

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

inasmuch

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

INSTRUMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Brentor is overdone with churches.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Maids like to be married on the tor.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.

MaidsnounUS /meɪdz/

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading Maids like to be married on the tor.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/

joined in matrimony

From this reading Maids like to be married on the tor.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

MUSICnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.

overdoneadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈdʌn/

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Brentor is overdone with churches.

owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/

owed as a debt

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

tinnounUS /tɪn/

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Maids like to be married on the tor.

tornounUS /tɔːr/

a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill

From this reading There is one in the village, and the little one on the tor outside.

traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

VOCALadjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ABOUT VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC There was a concert in Brentor village in aid of that hungry creature the Church, which resembles so many tin- and copper-mines, inasmuch as much more money goes into it than ever comes out.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Brentor is overdone with churches.

worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading They think it gives them a good start in life, but that idea is owing to tradition, which connects Brentor with the worship of Baal.

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