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Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.
The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.
Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.
The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.
"Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Greatheart

Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

Chapter 39 of Greatheart is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.
/ðə ˈsevənθ ˈhevən ðeɪ wɜːr ˈmerid ɪn ðə ˈɜːrli ˈmɔːrnɪŋ æt ðə ˈlɪtəl oʊld tʃɜːrtʃ ðæt hæd ˈnesəld fɔːr ˈsentʃəriz əˈmʌŋ ɪts triːz ɪn ðə ˈvɪlədʒ ɑːn ðə klɪf/
Line 2
The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.
Line 3
Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.
Line 4
The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.
/ðə hoʊl wɜːrld wɑːz soʊ braɪt soʊ fʊl ʌv dʒɔɪ/
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"Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

Learner Dictionary

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

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centuries noun US /ˈsentʃəriz/

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading “THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.”

cliff noun US /klɪf/

a steep high face of rock

From this reading “THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.”

deprived adjective US /dɪˈpraɪvd/

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading “The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.”

kneeling noun US /ˈniːlɪŋ/

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading “"Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.”

mellow adjective US /ˈmeloʊ/

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading “Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.”

nestled adjective US /ˈnesəld/

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading “THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.”

seventh adjective US /ˈsevənθ/

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading “THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.”

terrors noun US /ˈterərz/

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading “The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.”

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absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

cliffnounUS /klɪf/

a steep high face of rock

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

Dinah

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

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

eastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

glownounUS /ɡloʊ/

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

HEAVENnounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

Isabel

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

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.

kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/

joined in matrimony

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

SEVENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

smote

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

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.

StandingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/

the rays of the sun

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The absolute simplicity of the service deprived it of all terrors for Dinah.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

treesnounUS /triːz/

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading THE SEVENTH HEAVEN They were married in the early morning at the little old church that had nestled for centuries among its trees in the village on the cliff.

whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

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

From this reading The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Standing with Scott in the glow of sunlight that smote full upon them through the mellow east window, she could not feel afraid.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The whole world was so bright, so full of joy.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think Isabel can see us now?" she whispered to him, as they rose together from kneeling before the altar.

Chapter 39 of Greatheart by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell holds 116 sentences, grouped into 24 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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Isabel
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