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Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Hezekiah Butterworth • Curated US English Learning Edition
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EVENING THE FOURTH.
SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
"Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
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Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands is here in full — 196 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/39 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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EVENING THE FOURTH.
/ˈiːvnɪŋ ðə fɔːrθ/
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SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.
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"Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.
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It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.
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The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.
/ðə striːts hæv æn ˈætməsfɪr ʌv ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/

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balmy adjective US /ˈbɑːmi/

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading “It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.”

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branch noun US /bræntʃ/

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading “"Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.”

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fourth noun US /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading “EVENING THE FOURTH.”

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hospitality noun US /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading “The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.”

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rhine noun US /raɪn/

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading “SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.”

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songs noun US /sɔːŋz/

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading “SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.”

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student noun US /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading “SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.”

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students noun US /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading “SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.”

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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 "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.

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balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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Beal

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From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

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

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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branchnounUS /bræntʃ/

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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clearverbUS /klɪr/

rid of obstructions

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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COLLEGEnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading EVENING THE FOURTH.

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facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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FOURTHnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading EVENING THE FOURTH.

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fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.

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HEIDELBERG

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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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MOOK

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From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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mountain-walls

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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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Neckarnoun

a river in Germany; rises in the Black Forest and flows north into the Rhine

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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NIGHTSnounUS /naɪts/

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

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

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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QUEERadjectiveUS /kwɪr/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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RHINEnounUS /raɪn/

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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semicircled

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From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

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SEVENnounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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SONGSnounUS /sɔːŋz/

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The streets have an atmosphere of hospitality.

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STUDENTnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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STUDENTSnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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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 EVENING THE FOURTH.

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thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Heidelberg," said Mr. Beal, "stands bright and clear beside Neckar, a branch of the Rhine, as though it loved the river.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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WENTverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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WHOpronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading SEVEN NIGHTS ON THE RHINE:--HEIDELBERG.--STUDENTS.--STUDENT SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO COLLEGE.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is semicircled with blue mountain-walls, and is full of balmy air and cheerful faces.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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River
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