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Rabbi and Priest: A Story

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Rabbi and Priest: A Story is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Milton Goldsmith • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN.
After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.
With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.
"See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.
"Poor child!"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Rabbi and Priest: A Story

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of Rabbi and Priest: A Story is here in full — 191 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN.
/ə ˈrʌʃən ˈnoʊbəlmən/
Line 2
After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.
Line 3
With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.
/wɪð ðə ˈkriːkɪŋ ʌv ðə wiːlz əˈpɑːn ðə ˈɡrævəl pæθ ˈliːdɪŋ tuː ðə haʊs ˈdʒeɪkəb əˈwoʊk ənd ɡeɪzd ˈsliːpəli əˈbaʊt hɪm/
Line 4
"See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.
Line 5
"Poor child!"
/puːr tʃaɪld/

Learner Dictionary

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creaking noun US /ˈkriːkɪŋ/

a squeaking sound

From this reading “With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.”

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gravel noun US /ˈɡrævəl/

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading “With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.”

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hour's noun US /ˈaʊərz/

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Jacob noun US /ˈdʒeɪkəb/

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading “With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.”

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nightfall noun US /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading “After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.”

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nobleman noun US /ˈnoʊbəlmən/

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading “A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN.”

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sleepily adverb US /ˈsliːpəli/

in a sleepy manner

From this reading “With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.”

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sojourn noun US /ˈsoʊdʒərn/

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading “After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading "See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.

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awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Poor child!"

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continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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CountessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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country-seat

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From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/

a squeaking sound

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.

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CrownnounUS /kraʊn/

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

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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Drentell

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From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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innnounUS /ɪn/

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.

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JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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Lubny

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From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

Pending verification
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
NOBLEMANnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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pathnounUS /pæθ/

a course of conduct

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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Poltava

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

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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PooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor child!"

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RUSSIANnounUS /ˈrʌʃən/

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading A RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN.

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.

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sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/

in a sleepy manner

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/

a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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Tekla

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From this reading "See, Tekla; he is awake!" cried the Countess.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

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whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading After an hour's sojourn in "The Imperial Crown," the best inn of Poltava, Countess Drentell continued her journey towards her country-seat at Lubny, where the carriage arrived just before nightfall.

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WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the creaking of the wheels upon the gravel path leading to the house, Jacob awoke and gazed sleepily about him.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 7 of Rabbi and Priest: A Story by Milton Goldsmith holds 191 sentences, grouped into 39 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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