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A Journey in Other Worlds

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of A Journey in Other Worlds is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HARD AT WORK.
In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.
"Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.
Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.
But I think this would be too slow.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Journey in Other Worlds

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of A Journey in Other Worlds is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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HARD AT WORK.
/hɑːrd æt wɜːrk/
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In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.
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"Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.
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Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.
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But I think this would be too slow.
/bʌt aɪ θɪŋk ðɪs wʊd biː tuː sloʊ/

Learner Dictionary

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calculate verb US /ˈkælkjəleɪt/

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading “Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.”

falls noun US /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading “Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.”

increase noun US /ˌɪnˈkriːs/

a quantity that is added

From this reading “Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.”

ordinary noun US /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading “Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.”

pencils noun US /ˈpensəlz/

plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading “In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.”

slow adjective US /sloʊ/

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading “But I think this would be too slow.”

speed verb US /spiːd/

move hurridly

From this reading “Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.”

traction noun US /ˈtrækʃən/

the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

From this reading “Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.”

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16.09

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From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

64

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From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HARD AT WORK.

Ayrault

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From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading But I think this would be too slow.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I think this would be too slow.

calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

compasses

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From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

Deepwaters

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From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

HARDadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading HARD AT WORK.

how

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

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But I think this would be too slow.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/

a quantity that is added

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/

plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

ratenounUS /reɪt/

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

repulsionnoun

the force by which bodies repel one another

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading But I think this would be too slow.

speedverbUS /spiːd/

move hurridly

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

stonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But I think this would be too slow.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But I think this would be too slow.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But I think this would be too slow.

tractionnounUS /ˈtrækʃən/

the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/

two times

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Let us see, in the first place," said Deepwaters, "how long the journey will take.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a few moments Ayrault returned with pencils, a pair of compasses, and paper.

WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading HARD AT WORK.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Since a stone falls 16.09 feet the first second, and 64+ feet the next, it is easy to calculate at what rate your speed would increase with the repulsion twice that of the ordinary traction.

Chapter 7 of A Journey in Other Worlds by John Jacob Astor holds 108 sentences, grouped into 22 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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Jupiter
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