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The Amazing Marriage — Volume 2
The Amazing Marriage — Volume 2

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
Kitty was there.
Kitty's eyes are shut.
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The Amazing Marriage — Volume 2

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Amazing Marriage — Volume 2 is here in full — 215 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/43 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.
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They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.
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He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.
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Kitty was there.
/ˈkɪti wɑːz ðer/
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Kitty's eyes are shut.

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.

brightened verb US /ˈbraɪtənd/

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading “They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.”

cheers noun US /tʃɪrz/

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading “IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.”

distinguishing verb US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading “They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.”

homage noun US /ˈɑːmədʒ/

respectful deference

From this reading “They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.”

muffling verb US /ˈmʌflɪŋ/

-ing form of “muffle” — suppress in order to conceal or hide

From this reading “He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.”

nobleman noun US /ˈnoʊbəlmən/

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading “They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.”

spontaneous adjective US /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading “They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.”

turf noun US /tɜːrf/

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading “He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.”

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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 IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

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 He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/

move towards

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

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

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

BRIDEnounUS /braɪd/

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

butcher-boys

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

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

CheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

choristernoun

a singer in a choir

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

ENGLANDnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.

familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/

well known or easily recognized

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

Fleetwood's

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

FOREIGNadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

heavinessnoun

the property of being comparatively great in weight

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

heelsnounUS /hiːlz/

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/

respectful deference

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

hundred-weight

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

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

Kentishnoun

one of the major dialects of Old English

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

Kitty's

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

From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.

landnounUS /lænd/

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

mufflingverbUS /ˈmʌflɪŋ/

-ing form of “muffle” — suppress in order to conceal or hide

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/

impressive in appearance

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/

occurring from time to time

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

PARTSnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

ploughboys

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

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

shutverbUS /ʃʌt/

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Kitty's eyes are shut.

sightnounUS /saɪt/

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

smocked

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

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

TASTEverbUS /teɪst/

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Kitty was there.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

trotverbUS /trɑːt/

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

turfnounUS /tɜːrf/

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading He drove along over muffling turf; ploughboys and blue butcher-boys, and smocked old men, with an approach to a hundred-weight on their heels, at the trot to right and left; all hoping for an occasional sight of the jewel called Kitty, that he carried inside.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Kitty was there.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH THE BRIDE FROM FOREIGN PARTS IS GIVEN A TASTE OF OLD ENGLAND Cheers at an open gate of a field saluted the familiar scarlet of the Earl of Fleetwood's coach in Kentish land.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were chorister cheers, the spontaneous ringing out of English country hearts in homage to the nobleman who brightened the heaviness of life on English land with a spectacle of the noble art distinguishing their fathers.

Chapter 7 of The Amazing Marriage — Volume 2 by George Meredith holds 215 sentences, grouped into 43 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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