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Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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COMFORT IN SORROW.
Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!
Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”
KOSEGARTEN.
Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on God.’” MRS.
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North and South

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of North and South is here in full — 521 sentences across 105 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/104 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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COMFORT IN SORROW.
/ˈkʌmfərt ɪn ˈsɑːroʊ/
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Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!
Line 3
Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”
/suːn endz ðə ˈbɪtər straɪf ənd ðaʊ ʃælt reɪn ɪn piːs wɪð kraɪst æt leŋkθ/
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KOSEGARTEN.
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Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not onGod.’” MRS.

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.

assail verb US /əˈseɪl/

attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading ““Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!”

dumb adjective US /dʌm/

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading ““Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.”

reign verb US /reɪn/

have sovereign power

From this reading “Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.””

spirit's noun US /ˈspɪrɪts/

possessive form of “spirit” — the vital principle or animating force within living things

strife noun US /straɪf/

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading “Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.””

Trials noun US /ˈtraɪəlz/

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading ““Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!”

untold adjective US /ənˈtoʊld/

too much to be measured

From this reading ““Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!”

woe noun US /woʊ/

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading ““Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.”

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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/

attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

Ay

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

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

cheerverbUS /tʃɪr/

give encouragement to

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

ChristnounUS /kraɪst/

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

COMFORTnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading COMFORT IN SORROW.

crieth

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

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

crossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

crownnounUS /kraʊn/

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

endsnounUS /endz/

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

feelverbUS /fiːl/

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

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

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 “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

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

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading COMFORT IN SORROW.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

KOSEGARTEN

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

From this reading KOSEGARTEN.

lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

reignverbUS /reɪn/

have sovereign power

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

roadnounUS /roʊd/

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

SoonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

soothnoun

truth or reality

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

SORROWnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading COMFORT IN SORROW.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

spirit'snounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/

possessive form of “spirit” — the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

strifenounUS /straɪf/

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

TheepronounUS /ðiː/

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Soon ends the bitter strife, And thou shalt reign in peace with Christ at length.”

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

TrialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/

too much to be measured

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

wealnoun

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Through cross to crown!—And though thy spirit’s life Trials untold assail with giant strength, Good cheer! good cheer!

woenounUS /woʊ/

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading “Ay sooth, we feel too strong in weal, to need Thee on that road; But woe being come, the soul is dumb, that crieth not on ‘God.’” MRS.

Chapter 22 of North and South by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell holds 521 sentences, grouped into 105 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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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