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Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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"IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.
--PULSFORD.
After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.
Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.
"You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.
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Herb of Grace

Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of Herb of Grace is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.
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--PULSFORD.
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After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.
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Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.
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"You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.
/juː wɑːnt tuː spiːk tuː miː hiː sed ˈplezəntli/

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affections noun US /əˈfekʃənz/

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading “"IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.”

Elizabeth noun US /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading “Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.”

fountain noun US /ˈfaʊntən/

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading “"IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.”

likeness noun US /ˈlaɪknəs/

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading “"IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.”

pleasantly adverb US /ˈplezəntli/

in a cheerful manner

From this reading “"You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.”

Pool noun US /puːl/

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading “Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.”

wistful adjective US /ˈwɪstfəl/

showing pensive sadness

From this reading “Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.”

woman's noun US /ˈwʊmənz/

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “"IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.”

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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 "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

Cedric

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

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

DIEverbUS /daɪ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

Dinah

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From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

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

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

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 "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/

destroyed or killed

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

IDEAnounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

ITpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

Malcolm

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

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

PoolnounUS /puːl/

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

PULSFORD

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

From this reading --PULSFORD.

pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

REALLYadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.

satnounUS /sæt/

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

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading "You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.

suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

Templeton's

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

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/

showing pensive sadness

From this reading Elizabeth and Cedric had gone down to the Pool to find a book she had left there in the afternoon, and he had been on the point of following them when he saw a wistful look in Miss Templeton's eyes, and immediately sat down again.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After supper that evening Malcolm found himself alone with Dinah.

woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

womanlyadjective

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading "IT REALLY IS A GOOD IDEA, DIE" It is most certain that woman's most womanly affections are the likeness of affections which have their pure and perfect fountain in the nature of God.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You want to speak to me," he said pleasantly.

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