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The Eichhofs: A Romance
The Eichhofs: A Romance

Chapter XI

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THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.
His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.
The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.
Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.
He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.
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The Eichhofs: A Romance

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Eichhofs: A Romance is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.
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His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.
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The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.
/ðə ˈbɪldɪŋ ʌv ðə ˈfæktəri wɑːz ɪn fʊl ˈprɑːɡres ənd ðə nuː ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl məˈʃiːnz wɜːr tuː biː ˈtestɪd/
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Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.
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He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

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agricultural adjective US /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading “The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.”

drained adjective US /dreɪnd/

emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)

From this reading “Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.”

farms noun US /fɑːrmz/

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading “He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.”

leases noun US /ˈliːsɪz/

plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading “He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.”

rounds noun US /raʊndz/

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading “THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.”

supervision noun US /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading “Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.”

tested adjective US /ˈtestɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.”

thea noun US /ˈθiːə/

(Greek mythology) the Titaness who was mother of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology

From this reading “THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.”

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.

personal supervision adjective + noun

In this reading “Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.”

greater part adjective + noun

In this reading “He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.”

new leases adjective + noun counted as “new lease”

In this reading “He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.”

distant parts adjective + noun

In this reading “He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.”

at night preposition + noun

In this reading “He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.”

with regard preposition + noun

In this reading “His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.”

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affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

Bernhard

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From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

Bernhard's

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From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

drainedadjectiveUS /dreɪnd/

emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

dreamsnounUS /driːmz/

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/

to or in any or all places

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

leasesnounUS /ˈliːsɪz/

plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

ploughing-machines

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

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

PROMONTORYnoun

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

ROUNDSnounUS /raʊndz/

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He spent the greater part of the day riding or driving to distant parts of his estate, and his dreams at night were of ploughing-machines, and of new leases for farms.

supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

THEAnounUS /ˈθiːə/

(Greek mythology) the Titaness who was mother of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology

From this reading THEA ROUNDS HER FIRST PROMONTORY.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Meadows were being cleared and fields drained, and Bernhard wanted to be everywhere, and to have everything under his personal supervision.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The building of the factory was in full progress, and the new agricultural machines were to be tested.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading His brother's affairs were soon driven from Bernhard's mind by anxiety with regard to his own.

Chapter 11 of The Eichhofs: A Romance by Valeska, Gräfin von Bethusy-Huc holds 172 sentences, grouped into 35 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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