Chapter 7 of North and South is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of North and South is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
DRESSING FOR TEA. “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.” MRS. BARBOULD. The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
Chapter 7 of North and South is here in full — 101 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a light shade of blue
From this reading ““Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.””
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading ““Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.””
possessive form of “china” — a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading ““Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.””
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading ““Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.””
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading “The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.”
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading ““Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.””
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading ““Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.””
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later than; following
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
a light shade of blue
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BARBOULD.
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
possessive form of “china” — a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
a female human offspring
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading DRESSING FOR TEA.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DRESSING FOR TEA.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
coins made of gold
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading DRESSING FOR TEA.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
on a floor above
From this reading The day after this meeting with Higgins and his daughter Mr. Hale came upstairs into the little drawing-room at an unusual hour.
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Let China’s earth, enriched with coloured stains, Pencil’d with gold, and streaked with azure veins, The grateful flavour of the Indian leaf, Or Mocha’s sunburnt berry glad receive.”
Chapter 7 of North and South by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell 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.
Chapter 7 holds 101 sentences of North and South, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 7 of North and South by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 101 sentences, grouped into 21 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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