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High Noon: A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks'
High Noon: A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks'

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.
He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.
That day he must discover who the lady was.
Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.
Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.
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High Noon: A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks'

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of High Noon: A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks' is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.
Line 2
He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.
/hiː spræŋ ʌp ənd drest ˈhɜːridli/
Line 3
That day he must discover who the lady was.
/ðæt deɪ hiː mʌst dɪˈskʌvər huː ðə ˈleɪdi wɑːz/
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Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.
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Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

Learner Dictionary

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canopy noun US /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading “Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.”

coils noun US /kɔɪlz/

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading “Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.”

dashing adjective US /ˈdæʃɪŋ/

lively and spirited

From this reading “Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.”

dazzling adjective US /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading “Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.”

dreamy adjective US /ˈdriːmi/

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading “Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.”

gilding noun US /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading “Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.”

raven verb US /ˈreɪvən/

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading “Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.”

waltzes noun US /ˈwɔːltsəz/

plural of “waltz” — an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading “Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.”

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AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

bandnounUS /bænd/

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

caressingly

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From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

d'hotel

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From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/

lively and spirited

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That day he must discover who the lady was.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading That day he must discover who the lady was.

dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/

dreamy in mood or nature

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

dressedadjectiveUS /drest/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.

furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

Jacques

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From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading That day he must discover who the lady was.

leanedverbUS /liːnd/

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/

for more time

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

maitre

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

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

mid-day

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

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading That day he must discover who the lady was.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

PaulnounUS /pɔːl/

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

RenewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

Rose-redadjective

of a deep slightly bluish red color

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

sprangverbUS /spræŋ/

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.

sunnounUS /sʌn/

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

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That day he must discover who the lady was.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading He sprang up and dressed hurriedly.

waltzesnounUS /ˈwɔːltsəz/

plural of “waltz” — an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading Rose-red lips and coils of raven hair no longer made on the _maitre d'hotel_ the same impression as in the golden days when the band played dreamy waltzes and dashing gentlemen leaned caressingly over dazzling shoulders.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Again the mid-day sun was gilding the canopy of his couch when Paul awoke.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading That day he must discover who the lady was.

yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Renewed inquiries of Monsieur Jacques yielded no further information.

Chapter 7 of High Noon: A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks' by Elinor [Dubious author] Glyn holds 101 sentences, grouped into 21 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 101 sentences of High Noon: A New Sequel to 'Three Weeks', unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.

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Springtime
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Switzerland
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Mountains
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