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In the High Valley

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.
WITH the morrow came the parting from home.
"Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.
Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.
His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.
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In the High Valley

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of In the High Valley is here in full — 257 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/51 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.
/ðə læst ʌv ˈdevən ənd ðə fɜːrst ʌv əˈmerəkə/
Line 2
WITH the morrow came the parting from home.
/wɪð ðə ˈmɑːroʊ keɪm ðə ˈpɑːrtɪŋ frʌm hoʊm/
Line 3
"Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.
/ˌferˈwel ɪz ˈnevər æn ˈiːzi wɜːrd tuː seɪ wen siːz ɑːr tuː ˈsepəreɪt ðoʊz huː lʌv iːtʃ ˈʌðər bʌt ðə jʌŋ ˈfæməli ˈʌtərd ɪt ˈbreɪvli ənd ˈresəluːtli/
Line 4
Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.
Line 5
His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.
/hɪz feɪs əˈmʌŋ ðə ˈsoʊbər wʌnz lʊkt əˈɡresɪvli ˈtʃɪrfəl/

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

aggressively adverb US /əˈɡresɪvli/

in an aggressive manner

From this reading “His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.”

bravely adverb US /ˈbreɪvli/

in a courageous manner

From this reading “"Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.”

devon noun US /ˈdevən/

a county in southwestern England

From this reading “THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.”

morrow noun US /ˈmɑːroʊ/

the next day

From this reading “WITH the morrow came the parting from home.”

resolutely adverb US /ˈresəluːtli/

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading “"Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.”

seas noun US /siːz/

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “"Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.”

separate verb US /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading “"Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.”

sober adjective US /ˈsoʊbər/

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading “His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.”

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aggressivelyadverbUS /əˈɡresɪvli/

in an aggressive manner

From this reading His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.

AMERICAnounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/

dearly loved

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/

in a courageous manner

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading WITH the morrow came the parting from home.

cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.

DEVONnounUS /ˈdevən/

a county in southwestern England

From this reading THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

facenounUS /feɪs/

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

From this reading His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

FarewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WITH the morrow came the parting from home.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading WITH the morrow came the parting from home.

impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

LASTadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.

Lionel

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

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

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

From this reading His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/

the next day

From this reading WITH the morrow came the parting from home.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading WITH the morrow came the parting from home.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

seasnounUS /siːz/

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading His face, among the sober ones, looked aggressively cheerful.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE LAST OF DEVON AND THE FIRST OF AMERICA.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/

communicated in words

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH the morrow came the parting from home.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Lionel, who was impatient to get to work and to his beloved High Valley, was more than ready to go.

YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Farewell" is never an easy word to say when seas are to separate those who love each other, but the Young family uttered it bravely and resolutely.

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Valley
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Series
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Year's
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