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Mrs. Geoffrey
Mrs. Geoffrey

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of Mrs. Geoffrey is here in full — 212 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.
Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.
They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.
To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.
So they think and so they believe.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mrs. Geoffrey

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of Mrs. Geoffrey is here in full — 212 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.
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Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.
/taɪm wɪð ˈlʌvərz flaɪz wɪð ˈswɑːloʊz wɪŋz ðeɪ ˈniːðər fiːl nɔːr hiːd ɪt æz ɪt ˈpæsəz soʊ ɔːl tuː fʊl ʌv heɪst ðə ˈmoʊmənts siːm/
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They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.
/ðeɪ ɑːr tuː ðem riˈpliːt wɪð lʌv ənd ˈhæpinəs ənd swiːt ˈkɑːntent/
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To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.
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So they think and so they believe.
/soʊ ðeɪ θɪŋk ənd soʊ ðeɪ bɪˈliːv/

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.

flies noun US /flaɪz/

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading “Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.”

heed noun US /hiːd/

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading “Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.”

lovers noun US /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading “Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.”

mona noun US /ˈmoʊnə/

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading “HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.”

passes noun US /ˈpæsəz/

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading “Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.”

replete adjective US /riˈpliːt/

filled to satisfaction with food or drink

From this reading “They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.”

swallows noun US /ˈswɑːloʊz/

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading “Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.”

transformation noun US /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/

a qualitative change

From this reading “HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

TRANSFORMATION SCENE noun + noun

In this reading “HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.”

sweet content adjective + noun

In this reading “They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.”

too full adverb + adjective

In this reading “Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.”

other purpose adjective + noun

In this reading “To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/

highly skilled

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

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 Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading So they think and so they believe.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

contentnounUS /ˈkɑːntent/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

dawnnounUS /dɔːn/

the first light of day

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

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

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

fliesnounUS /flaɪz/

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

GEOFFREY

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

hastenounUS /heɪst/

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

heednounUS /hiːd/

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

HOW

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

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

PLANverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/

filled to satisfaction with food or drink

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

SCENEnounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

swallowsnounUS /ˈswɑːloʊz/

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading So they think and so they believe.

TimenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They are to them replete with love and happiness and sweet content.

To-day

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

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

to-morrow

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

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/

a qualitative change

From this reading HOW GEOFFREY AND MONA PLAN A TRANSFORMATION SCENE.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To-day is an accomplished joy, and to-morrow will dawn for no other purpose but to bring them together.

wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Time, with lovers, "flies with swallows' wings;" they neither feel nor heed it as it passes, so all too full of haste the moments seem.

Chapter 8 of Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess holds 212 sentences, grouped into 43 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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Geoffrey
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Declares
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Intention
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Spending
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